The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-01-15

Policy; Secretary, Mrs. Ethel John son, and Treasurer, David Mulcore
 A reply to the protest against the excessive pilfering was received from the Alaska Transportation Co. in which they said that every effort was being made to reduce the losses
 Also the problem of flood contro has been taken in hand by the gov srnment and a man will arrive here later to survey the area affected, ano proper steps to protect the T-B San- atorium and town will be taken.
 Skagway is asking for chance tc acquire some of the surplus equip ment now coming in from Canada
 Two plane loads of passengers ar rived from Juneau Friday. Skag- wayites returning home from visit to the Capital City were "Sharkey' Stiles, Harry Bighoff, local plumbing contractor; MT and Mrs. Holly Ev- ans, MT and Mrs. Lyle Lcehr and MT. and Mrs. Bingham who had flown to Juneau from the States on their way to visit his mother, who is i'll here.
 The Eagles are planning a big masquerade ball for January 26th, with attractive prizes for the best costumes.
 skagway is suffering from mild epidemic of measles.
 The first big party in Skagway for many months was the bridge lunch con and handkerchief showed given by Mrs. Harry E. Honius on January 10, as a farewell gesture for Mrs. Iva Emmanuel. Following delicious two course luncheon, Mrs. Emman- uel opened the gift-wrapped hand kerchiefs which formed the center pieces. Bridge was enjoyed the re- mainder of the afternoon, prizes be- ing won as follows: high, Mrs. Edith Lee; low, Mrs. Gladys Pennington; cut, Mrs. Phillip Olsen. Mrs c. l.. Policy assisted the hostess in en- tertaining the following guests: Mes danes L. E. Emmanuel, John Kell- CT, P. E. Dahl, Phillip Olsen, Kent Fuller, Mary Pullen, Noel Pen nington, Hal Johnson, L. McGuane, Hugh Tierney, Mark Lee and Miss Ruth Barlowe.
 Skagways Woman's Club held op- en house for members and their hus- bands the first of the year. Games were played and later a delicious lunch was served. Cards of congrat- ulation on their 18th anniversary were received from far Westward clubs who had read of it in the Empire The Victory Clothing drive is being sponsored by the club, Past President Mrs. A. Finley being the chairman. Boy Scouts collect the clothes and the girls of the North ern Lights All group will sort them. Mrs. Emmanuel was extended vote of thanks for her fine civic spirit.
 Mayor and Mrs. Patrick Carol, Patsy and her brother, Larry, arriv- ed home on Saturdays boat. having spent the holidays in California.
 Mrs. David Mulcore, head of the OPA office, returned on the Norah after vacation in California, where she went to visit her mother.
 George Lingle flew to Juneau on Friday to meet Mrs Lingle, who has been in the States the past two months. They returned on the Norah.
 Mrs. Henry Williams is recover ing from a weeks illness resulting from badly infected finger.
 Johnny ODaniel has accepted a position with the Standard Oil of California.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Price were returning passengers on the Norah after several weeks vacation trip. MT. Price is a White Pass employee and Mrs. Price works in the C.PR. office.
 The Eastern Star installation, which was to have been held Decem- Der 21 and was postponed because of the death of an old member, took place January 4, with large group of members present. A committee under Mrs. P E. Dahl, which was formed by Mrs. Walter Savikko, Ma wis Soldin and Mrs. Simmons, serv- ed lunch after the installation and a pleasant social hour was enjoyed.
 The elective and appointive off cers for Naomi Chapter, No. 9, O. E S., for 1946, are: Worthy Matron Marie Hoyt; Worthy Patron, Arn- old Gutfeld. Associate. Matron Pauline Pribbernow. Secretary Eliz- abeth Selmer; Treasurer, Florence