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The Wilmington morning star., 1946-10-13

1915, Health and accident insurance
will be provided at company ex-
pense for all employees.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09
WILL PROVIDE NEEDED
TRANSPORTATION FOR
VOTERS, SATURDAY

Everyone loves a parade. so
most everyone will be out tomor-
row (Friday) night to watch the
pep parade for the bond election
Saturday
The parade will form at 7:3O in
front of the High School, and head
ed by the High School Band and
Fire Department will parade the
residential streets, reaching the bust
ness section about 8 o'clock.
Saturday afternoon from $50 till
8 o'clock voters who are unable
to walk to the poles and do not
have transportation, may call Err
nest Wood, phone No. 15-X, or Paul
Church, Phone No 146-J and trans
portation will be provided. Thus
nobody who is able to get out, will
have any reason for failing to vote
next Saturday afternoon on the
proposed Gymnasium bond issue
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

Morning Worship next Sunday,
May II, 3rd Sunday after Easter
will begin at ll:00 a. m. Sermon
Theme: Atonipg Power for an
Atomic Age-Ro. ZIG. This will be
a confirmation service. While con-
fTm8tion is not a sacrament, it IS
solemn and happy day for the
congregation when young people
publically affirm the covenant Of
Baptism. Everyone is welcome to
be present at this service.
The Sunday School will begin
at GAS a. m.
The Wednesday classes meet at
the church.
The Junior Ladies Aid will meet
at. the home of Mrs. Ted Kessel on
Thursday eevninng of next week.
H. c. HJORTHOLM, Pastor
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09
State Mon Makes
Liquor Arrest

State Liquor Inspector o. E.
Fagerberg, Kalispell reports the ar
rest of Oscar Funk, Eureka charged
with willfullv and unlawfully Civ
ing and disposing of certain intoxi-
eating liquor to a girl, "a person
under the age of 81 years. The
officer states the girl was about
IA wears of age.
April &c, the defendant appeared
in Judge Wallaces court and plead
ed guilty. He was fined $3.50 and
sentenced to six months in the Lin
coin county jail. The Jail sentence
was dismissed and the defendent
placed on six months probation.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09

Eight bowling teams from Libby
are entered in competition in tour
naments at Spokane. A large crowd
of local citizens attended the tour
naments Saturday and Sunday, and
more will return next weekend for
the finals.
Four mems teams were entered
in the Northwest Bowling Tourna-
ment; 2 women's teams in the
Western Women's Bowling Tourna-
ment, and mems teams in the
mems Moose Tournament
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Eureka
OUR LADY OF MERCY
CHURCH
Eureka. Mont

Eureka, Mont.
The Sacrifice of the Mass-Eu-
reka, $50 a. m. on all Sundays
except the 4th and 5th. On those
two Sundays the hour is IL a m.
Rexford, 1870 a. m. on all Sun
days except the 4th and 5th. On
those two Sundays the hour is $3.50
q. m.
The Sacrament of Penance-Eu-
reka, Saturday at 4 and 7:30 p. m.
Rexford, 4th and 5th Sundays at
BIS a. m.
The Sacrament of Baptism-Sun-
day afternoon by appointment.
The Sacrifice of the Mass on
Holydays of obligation in Eureka
at z o'clock and $50 o'clock a. m
No Mass in Rexford.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09
ANNOUNCES IN THIS
ISSUE OF WESTERN NEWS

This issue of the Western News
carries the formal announcement
of Chas. D. Rowe for the office of
representative from Lincoln county
to the State Legislature AS for
merly stated, Mr.. Rowe is a long
time resident of the county, an
experienced and successful bust
nessman, and carries the reputation
of being absolutely reliable in every
way, He is asking for the Republi-
can nomination.
Earl Zingleman has recently filed
for the office of County Treasurer
on the Republican ticket. Mr..
Zingleman is a veteran of the re-
cent war, having served in the
Mediterranean war area. Since
coming home he has been employ
ed in the Treasurer's office.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09
RIPLEY PLANTS EASTERN
BROOK IN SCHOOIHOUSE

Last Saturday Foreman George
Ripley of the Libby Hatchery plant
ed 1000 fine Eastern Brook trout,
running from 4-inches to 7-inches
in length in Schoolhouse Lake.
Mr. Ripley has planted many
thousands of trout in surrounding
waters during the past few weeks
and is busy doing everything pos
sible to promote the best fishing
obtainable for Lincoln county sports
men.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09

by Mr.. Richards in 1910 and opera
ted by him until his death in 1899.
Since that time it has not been in
use.
The old Bockman Ranch 8 miles
south of Libby, belonging to H. B.
Wallace has been sold to Clarence
Dudley of San Francisco Mr.. Wal
lace also reports the sale of two
lots on Iowa to Ned Decker.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09
OFFICIAL DISCHARGES
RECORDED PAST WEEK

Libby-Elmer w. Martin, navy;
jerome B. Ledum, army; Darwin
A. Christensen, navy; Harry E..
Chapman. army.
Troy-Armand r. Hamel, navy;
Robert L. Rice, army.
Gateway-Victor B. Chalcraft,
marine corps.
Oregon-Allen L. Peterson, army;
Dennis F. CornWell army.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

sunday School 9:45.
Morning Worship l1:00.
This Sunday is Mothers Day and
the subject of the sermon will be
Mother and Home" This will mark
the end of Family Week, and your
family is invited to attend church
together to honor our mothers.
500 Westminster Fellowship.
The Bible Study Group will re-
sumo tonight Thursday May 8, at
1880 at the Manse. You are cor
daily invited.
The annual Congregational Meet
ing will be held next Wednesday,
May Is, in the church basement.
The evening will begin with a pot
l@ck dinner at $50 Every family
is urged to be present. Reports
VIII be made by the official boards
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09
THE METHODIST CHURCH
LTBBY

Sunday School Gas a. m.
Worship Service HOO a. m.
Christian Family Day (Mother's
Day..
Quarterly Conference at 800
Monday evening, May 10 with NJ
E. Van de Mark, district supt., pre-
siding.
E. ROY FORT, Pastor
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09
MILL COULD USE
MORE MEN

Woods operations are running
full blast with plenty of help avail
able, states Elmer Switzer, Sr.. per-
sonnet manager for the J. Neils
Lumber Company.
The sawmill is now operating on
a 6-8 hour day shift, with a So
hour night shift. However, Mr..
Switzer added, we are a little short
handed still, around the sawmill
plant.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09

of the church and by all the organi-
cations of the church, and there will
be an election of some new officers.
Plan to be present at this important
meeting.
CLAYTON M. SHOTWELL
Minister
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09
ST. MICHAEL'S EUREKA
(EpiscOpaD
SUNDAY, MAY IL
Church School 10 a. m.
Morning Prayer and Sermon
HOO a. m.
SUNDAY SERVICES:
Sunday School IU.UU =. vi.
Morning Worship HOO A. NJ


Morning Worship HOO A. M
Evangelistic 7:45 P. NJ
MOTHERS DAY:
May II, when we will bestoW
special honor on the queen of the
home Every mother in attendance
Sunday morning will be honored,
as we'll as several special mothers.
A high-light of the service will
come when a number of babies will
be dedicated Coupled with the
special music that has been arran-
ged, the service will come to a close
with an appropriate message from
Gods Word. A cordial invitation
is extended to the many friends of
the Log Church to come and Bring
Your Mother"
TUESDAY,:
Prayer service 7:45 P. M.
WEDNESDAY:
Bible Study 7:45 P M.
Thursday:
Christ's Ambassadors Service e.
7:45 P M.
Don't send your children to Sun
day School; BRING THEM! Sun
day is the Lords Day; honor it by
attending Church.
LEON H. AYERS, Pastor
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09
ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN
CHURCH
missouri SynOd)

VNIISSUuII oyHUuI
The Little Cathedral in the Pines"
Divine Service IL A. M.
Sunday School 10 A. M.
Ladies' Aid. Thursday evening at
800 p. m. at the church Mrs Aug
ust Eggert, hostess.
Choir Rehearsal Thursday even
ing 800 D. m.
Adult Lecture Course Monday, 8
p. m.
H. HASSKAMP, B. D.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09
THE METHODIST CHURCH
TROY

Sunday school 1890 a. m.
Worship Service 800 p. m. with
Rev M F. Van de Mark, district
supt, speaking. Quarterly confer
ence will follow the worship service.
E. ROY FORT, Pastor (Libby)
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09
CHURCH OF GOD

Sunday:
II a. m. Morning worship.
10 a. m. Sunday school. Glasses
for all ages.
TIP. m. Young Peoples meeting.
8 p. m. Evening worship.
8 p. m. Prayer meeting.
Everyone welcome to our services.
REV. B. H. APPLICABLE,
(tf) Pastor.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09
HOTEL RICHARDS TO
BE USED FOR APARTMENTS

H. B. Wallace reports the sale of
the Richards Hotel on Mineral Ave,
to Bliss Drury of Spokane. The
property was owned by o. S. Aselson
of Yakutat Alaska. Mr.. Drury
plans to remodel the building and
fit it up for rented apartments.
The Richards Hotel was erected
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09
QUOTES
OF THE WEEK

'0You're struttin' If you try to
be something you amt" - Vir-
oinia-born Lady Nancy Aston. of
England.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09
WEATHER REPORT

The following is a report of the
weather during the past week as
furnished by the local ranger sta
ton:
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH

The subject for the Lesson-Ser-
mon for Sunday evening, May IL
IS Adam and Fallen Man.
Wednesday evening meetings at
800 o'clock.
Sunday School GAS a. m.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09

"A woman couldn't have done
that kind of work."-Mrs. Helen
York, Aurora, Ill.,, tOhO, posing as
man for 10 years, bOssed con-
strlLction gang.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09

How many vital elements Of
a free enterprise system remain
in operation today REP. How
ard Buffet, Nebraska. on goU-
eminent price 1Oage profit con-
trolls.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09

~SOme things have to remain
personal and sentimental."-
Shirley Temple, refusing fans
request to borrow weddin0 0OtCTl.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09

II just used common sense. Not
everyone does" 49, George Hi0-
gins, MorristotOn, Pa. gtUin0 rec
ipe for living 100 years.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09

II can't imagine anyone who
has regard for the farmer, voting
for OPA extension" - Senator
Elmer Thomas, Oklahoma
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09
ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH
Libby

LIDUy
Masses every Sunday, 800 and
1000 a. m.
Confessions Saturday evenings.
7:30 to $3.50.
Baptisms by appointment.
Holy Days of Obligation Masses
at tbs and 800.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-09
THE CHURCHES
ST. MARY's CHURCH

Masses the second and fourth
Saturday of the month at 900 a. m.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-03-28
SHELLEY GRADE SCHOOL
ORCHESTRA GIVES PROGRAM

The music department Of Sibley
grade school presented the Sibley
school orchestra and soloistS at a
PTA meeting Wednesday, March
20.
The program Of popular and clas-
steal selections gave. ample evidences
OF the orchestras Announcements
since they played last year.
Soloists were James Williams, Bob
Lang, Don Highfield, Gertrude
DIN, Pat Visingardi, She don
Marley. and special numbers by
the kindergarten class with Bever-
ly Graham as solo;st.
Members Of the orchestra were
Arlene Niesen, Peggy Perry. Sue
Deisempler, Frank Falgado. Larry
Resented, James Williams, Don
Highfield, Bob Lang. Mary Louise
McCraig. Shirley Bennett, Jessie
Kirk, Sheldon Markley, Pat Wis
ingardi, Dolores Howells, Freda
Jackson, Mary Francis Parker,
Marlene Rooms, and Gertrude DIN.
The program was arranged and
directed by Jack Downing, con-
ductor of Smith high school and
Sibley grade school orchestra. Kin
dergarten numbers were directed
BY Lucille Hitter.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-03-28

candles and bouquets Of roses and
caffodils.
A floor-length gown Of white lace
and net was worn by the bride
who was given in marriage by her
father. Her fingertip veil was
caught TO a halo of beaded pearls
and orange blossoms and she car
ried a corsage arrangement OF
white camelliaS on a white prayer
book with white streamers. Her
pearl necklace and bracelet were
gifts of the bridegroom.
The brides sister, Miss Loide. as
maid Of honor, chose a gown of
blue net. Pink ribbons were thread
ed through the full skirt and she
carried q pink corSage Of roses and
sweet peas.
James was attended by his broth
er, Earl, Wyandotte.
About 125 guests attended the
reception at the home Of the brides
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Decker re-
Ceived in the living room in which
the center of attraction was huge
wedding cake made by the brides
aunt, Mrs. A. E. Kruegar. Roger
City. The couple cut the cake with
a sword used by her uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. James Boyce,
for their wedding on January 10.
The sword, of World War 1 vintage,
is owned by Mr.. Boyce's uncle, VIII
liam Boyce, Wyandotte.
The brides mother chose black
crepe for the occasion and Mrs.
Decker wore navy blue crepe Both
had corsages Of red roses and daft
fodilS.
The Misses Ernestine and Esther
CordeS, cousins Of the bride, were
in charge Of the buffet supper
which was served at z o'clock.
After the reception the newly
weds left for a short honeymoon
in southern Michigan. Mrs. Deck
ca was attired IN a rust suit, nat
ural top coat, and brown accesso-
ries. After June they viii make
their home in Wyandotte.
Mrs. Decker teaches first and
second grade at ST. Paul Lutheran
school, Flint, and her husband is
employed at Wyandotte Chemicals.
She attended Ferris Institute, Big
Rapids, and Concordia Teachers
college, River Forest, Ill. He is a
graduate Of Roosevelt high school.
Among the out-of-toWn guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold Decker
and Earl, Mr.. and Mrs. Leland
Decker and Francis, Wyandotte;
Mrs. Earl Bliss. Amherst, O.: Mr..
and Mrs Ernest Kruegar, Hermo-
mia and Glenn Hessinger, Kende-
vile, Ind; Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Meyer and Ruth, Saginaw; Al Bahr,
Long Island, ". Y; the brides
brother, Willard, Mt. Pleasant; Miss
Lorraine Halstead, Detroit; and
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-03-28
Blanche Burbo, Trenton,
Bride Of Ohio Nawman

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Eckelberry
Newcomerstown, o.
Attending the couple were Mis-
Erma Eggleston and Glen Eckles
berry, brother and sister Of thu
bridegroom. Irwin Payne, petty Of
ficer 3rd class, gave the BRIDE u
marriage.
A light teal blue suit with oroW1
accessories was chosen by the brid
whose corsage was Of white carna~
tons. Her maid of honor wore q
grey pin-stripe suit with black &C.
ceSSories and red rose corsageN
Blanche'S mother was attired u
black with a pink carnation cor.
sage. The bridegroom's mother wal
unable to attend because of illness
After the ceremony a wedding
dinner was served at the home Of
the bride where the evening re-
ception for IS guests was also held
Later in the evening the newly
weds left on Today trip to thu
bridegroom home and on then
return will reside with her parents
Out-of-town guests included
Harry Eckelberry, Miss Peggy Hutz-
Ia, Newcomerstown, o.; p. o. Ia
and Mrs. Edward Feldy, Norwayne
Mich; Miss Florence Fahenstock
CaTollton, Mich; Mr.. and Mrs
William LeDuke, Miss Mary Nea-
COW and Roy Smith, Newport: Mr.,
and Mrs. George Ulch, Dearborn
and Mr.. and Mrs. James Boice
Wyandotte.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-03-28
Former D. R.
Resident On
POinte Concert

The inauguration of the new
Crosse Pointe Artist Concert Series
next Thursday evening at Pierce
high school auditorium will have as
its first event a joint concert by
Josef Gingold, violinist, and Leone
Hahnke, pianist.
Miss Hahnke, who made hei de-
but in Marmour Palace, PotSdam,
Germany, Is a former Down River
resident and is graduate of the
River Rouge high school. She was
a student of Artur Schnable and
Jose Iturbe and is an artist of con-
siderable ability
Her outstanding number vii, be
Brahms Sonata in F Minor" and
she will also play several Chopin
EtudeS and Ravels fantastic "Une
Barque Sur L'Ocean."
Gingold is concertmaster Of the
Detroit Symphony orchestra and
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-03-28
Miss Herubin
Engaged To
J. {. Antosiak

A dinner at the Benny Herubin
home. 700 Antoine, on Sunday
March II, was the occasion for
them to reveal the betrothal oa
their daughter. Rose Marie, to John
Edward Antosiak, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Victor AntoSiak, 1874 Forest.
Miss Herubin is employed by
Boeckeler Associates, Trenton, and
her fiance is attending college IN
Chicago.
July Is was chosen by the coupls
for their wedding date.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-03-28

Miss Margaret Kruegar, Valparaiso
Ind.
Herman Cordes. Jr., seaman 2nd
class, brother OF the bride sta
toned in San Francisco, Calf, and
Kenneth Decker. brother Of tbs
bridegroom stationed in Japan,
we're unable to attend.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-03-28
James E. Decker Takes
.HiIlman Girl AS Bride
BY Virginia Element

St Johns Lutheran church, Hillman the scene of
ceremony Saturday afternoon during which the Rev Harold
Bell united Miss Viola Cordes, Flint daughter of Mr. and
Mrs Herman Cordes Himan, and James E Decker son a
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold Decker, 1866 Twenty-second
The single ring ceremony was read in setting of lighted
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-03-28
Local
Mentor s
LODGE BINGO

LODGE BINGO
Degree of Honor bingo April l
at IO.OF. hall, Trenton. All first
prizes will be pillow cases Every
one is welcome. Adv.
FISH SUPPER
Fish supper given by Degree of
Honor Lodge, IO.OF hall. Friday,
March % from TO Z pm. Adults
81, children so cents. Adv.
RUMMAGE SALE
Rummage sale sponsored by La
dies of Trinity Lutheran church,
Oak and Fifth streets, in school
basement, Saturday, March 80,
from am. to pm. Adv.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-03-28

Miss Blanche H. Burbo, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Burbo,
1860 Elizabeth drive, Trenton, and
Robert Dale Fckelberry, seaman
LIST class, repeated nuptial vows
Saturday, March %. at 2 o'clock
in the Crosse lie Naval Base cha
pei after Chaplain E. S. Swanson.
The bridegroom is the son of
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-03-28

was formerly with Toscanini and
the NBC Symphony, the Primrose
and NBC String quartets. He stud
led in Belgium under the great
Eugene Ysaye.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-22

ing at 10 o'clock, it will probably be an all-day project and continue on into the evening, until the hun dred or more fragrant cedar wreaths with their bright red peoples are completed.
 All members who have the time are urged to be there, and to bring food for a potluck lunch if they are spending the day at the Dug out. Mrs. James Sofoulis, Poppy Chairman, suggests bringing heavy scissors suitable for cutting fine wire, also.
 TEe cedar boughs for the wreaths were obtained through the court esy and cooperation of the crew at the A. J. Power Plant at Annex Creek (which is one of the few places in the vicinity where cedar is available), and also of Dr. J. O. Rude and his son Donald. Don aid took party of friends for an outing on the Do-Boy Sunday, and brought the greens in from An nex Creek.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-22
HARB0R NEWS

w. H. Woods troller Comedian, cleared port this morning for Cross Sound.
 Out yesterday was Clarence Fow- ler's troller c. H. Groves Attu, Franz Pietsch's Willie B and George Folbrook's 31D896 are due to leave tomorrow, weather permitting.
 The Princeton Hall arrived from Ketchikan at 5:15 p. m. yesterday after returning children from the Sheldon Jackson School in Sitka to their homes.
 Glenn Rice, back from Taku to- day, said he counted 12 to Is Ju- neau boats in the area, but that fishing there was far from excellent. He took his 31A12 on five day try out and will leave again in another eight days.
 Also back today from Taku was Leo Weiss.
 The Three Deuces, pleasure boat bought recently by Dave Burnett. today had a new paint job and was undergoing engine repair.
 Osner Hurlburt is painting his house boat, the Annie B.
 Tn Juneau Welding and Machine Shop reported installation of new Gray in George Skuse's Jerry; and new bronze shaft, motor refine and rebuilt trolling transmission for gas boat It Is No. 1. The Motor Rebuild Go. has over hauled the engine rudder controls | in Charles Establishments Aurora, the mailboat on, the Pelican City run The Company also has in- stalled an engine in J. Sorri's gas boat and is working on a complete engine rebuild for Walter Johns Flying Cloud, and The Tenakee, owned by his brother, Ronald Johns.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-22
REINSTATEMENT FOR
 VETERANS LEBERALIzEO

Veterans who have let their MS. u. policies lapse may reinstate them without physical examination if they submit a signed statement that they are in as good health as they were at the time of lapse, A E. Karnes, Regional Manager of the Veterans Administration, announced This liberalization of reinstatement provision will remain in effect un- til January l, 1947, and will also apply to any N.SLI. policies that lapse between now and then.
 Tie Liberalization of course does not affect requirement of payment of premiums. In the case of N.SL1. which has not been converted to a permanent form, only two month- ly premiums must accompany the application for reinstatement. In the case of N.SLI. which has been converted, payments which have been missed must be repaid with interest
 In the future, all premiums on N. s. L. I. should be paid to Col lections Division, Veterans Adminis- tration, 346 Broadway, New York 13, New York.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-22
GEOLOGIC SURVEY
 ENGINEER ARRIVES
 BEGIN MAPPING

Walter Seelig, topographic en- gineer representing the Department of the Interiors Geological Survey, Alaskan Branch, today was pre- pairing to revise and extend the pre- vious topographic mapping of the Juneau area.
 Seelig, who arrived yesterday from Washington, D. C., said his work will take approximately four months and will extend fifteen miles back of Juneau and include Douglas Is- land The last official map of the area was made by the Geological Survey in 1916.
 A geologic party also from Wash ington, D. O., is due here in the near future, Seelg said, adding that his outfit presently will put out a map compiled from results of war mapping done here. The new map will cover the entire Territory and be available to the general public. A newcomer to Alaska, Seelig said he had always wanted to visit the Territory and investigate the. posi- bilities of bringing his family here. His wife is in Washington now and will be unable to join him here this summer.
 Prior to this assignment he map ped from aerial photographs for the Army Air Force during the war.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-22

has been backed by the ideal-"to honor the dead by helping the liv- ing. Over the last quarter cen tury the American public has come to recognize the crimson blossoms as the national memorial flower.
 In charge of the VFW poppy sale will be Patriotic Officer Hunt Gruening. Betty Gruening and MT. and Mrs. Harold Gronroos.
 Among organizational representa- tives present at last nights special meeting of the VFW were Danny Merritt, President of the Teen Age Club, and Mrs. Robert Coughlin, President of the Juneau Woman's Club. Plans for the sale and the possibility of special Poppy Day entertainment events were discuss