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Hartford chronicle., 1946-07-06
CARPEDIEM
 Summer Prom .Dazzles Crowd

In an atmosphere charged with gaiety and colorful set ting the exclusive Corpe Diem on June 18th at the North End Community Center at 1900 Main St., offered to its members and guests its first sum- mer prom since the termination Of World War III.
 Conventional tone and lively vivacity spent itself against a background of attractive evening gown on beauteous femmes and razor pressed tuxedos on young stalwarts, many of whom but a few short months ago were fight ing the battle of democracy in far flung sections of the world.
 The affair was a semi-formal one, couples alone being entitled to admission.
 Music for the occasion was fur nished by Gene Nelson's orches- tra.
 An especial feature of the even ing was a we'll performed floor show which in turn featured the following: Miss Evelyn Benoit, in a euphonious tap dance number Miss Betty Garrison, songstress MT. Jackie King, a gentleman with educated puppies; Miss Mar. iorie Goodale, whose acrobatic of. ferings were heartily received and in the finale a dance duo by Messrs. Jackie King and James "Rastus" Walker. MT. Walker also acted as master of cere- monies for the floor show and turned in a good job.
 Committee of arrangements were: MT. Hershall Lee, chairman MT. Walter F. Daley, MT. George W. Goodman, MT. Alton E. Smith MT. Arthur L. Johnson.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-07-06
CLUB NOTES

The IXL Club held their closing meeting for the summer, Sunday, June 23, at the home of Mrs. A. R. Couch, 660 Prospect Ave. Miss Anna Kaufman was hostess. The feature of the meeting was an auction sale.
 Members present were the Mis- ses Rose Anderson, Glendora Duggin, Katherine Morgan, Rachel Belt and associate member, Beat rice Flack of Suffield; Mesdames Indiana Gordon, Fife Thompson, Margaret Moultry, Clara Thomas, Emma Wester, Helen Wilson Olympia Riser, Lena King and Louise Strong. Guests present were: Mrs. Alberta Mason Of Plhinville. Conn.,; Mrs. Roberta McIver, Miss Hayes, MT. Alfred Taylor and MT. Granerson King.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-07-06
OBITUARY

Pearl Viola James, daughter of
 Mrs. Anna M. James and the late
 Willis Samuel James, of 6 Win
 ter St., died at McCook Memorial
 Hospital Wednesday evening,
 June 26th, after a long illness. Born in Hartford, she had lived here practically all her life. She was secretary of the Women's League for number of years, af- ter which she was clerk for the Hartford Housing Authority. A member of the Talcott St. Con- Church, and a teach er in the Sunday School, she was also president of the Young Peo- ple's Society. Besides her moth CT, she leaves four sisters, Mrs. Reese of New York city, Mrs. Bertha Lane, Mrs. Lou Chis-
Hartford chronicle., 1946-07-06

in-law of Mrs. Helen Green of 1O1 Suffield St., is spending a few days of her two months vacation here. Mrs. Green, proprietor of the Black and Tan Club of Anchor age, is we'll known in the Alaskan city and by many who have vis- ited there. Champion Joe Louis made her club his focusing point on his visit there.
 The two months vacation is in honor of her wedding anniversary and the first lap of her journey was made by plane from Anchor age to Seattle, Wash. On her re- turn, she plans to stop in New York and Chicago.
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 Mrs. Emanuel J. Carter, the for mer Miss Hilda Harris of Vol colt Street, has left to join her husband in Philadelphia, Pa.. where they will make their home Mrs. Garter taught at the >Arsen- al School. MT. Carter is employed by the Government in Philadelphia following 45 months in the service *********** Miss Marion Glenn and Mrs. Andrew Ford were united in mar. riage before nearly 100 guests al the home of Mrs. Sol Tiggett, the brides sister at 51 Bedford St. June 29, 1946.
 Rev. H. E. Davis, assistant pas tor of Bethel AME Church, per. formed the double ring ceremony Miss Glenn was given in maria ge by her brother-in-law, Mrs. Sol Tiggett.
 Miss Camille Williams was mait of honor and MT. William Cain act ed as best man for the groom.
 The bride wore a lovely white Igown-taffeta bodice and net skirt while the maid of honor wore pal' blue chiffon.
 MT. and Mrs. William Caring ton of Charlottesville, Va, ar spending their honeymoon in thi city with MT. and Mrs. Oscar But Ter of Mahl Ave. The honeymoon CTS were entertained recently wit
 a bridge party at the Buffers
Hartford chronicle., 1946-07-06
SO THEY .TELLME-
By Barbara Worthington

That Weaver's colored fellows were the first outstanding things seen on the graduation stage; logged in their navy blue suits. That the veteran Dukes do not attend the meeting as they should; tell me why are they playing in all the games; come on, fellows. our teen-age fellows look ing for jobs are repeatedly told Veterans have first preference" the humidity came along with the crowd to the Dukes Dance.
 the Nutmegs Elks will play a double-header at Municipal Stadium the 4th for the people who remain in the city. That this week has been pretty busy for some people because of the recent visit of Beryl Stewart, home from college.
 That the Dukes hadN ball on their recent visit to Rhode Island to play the Atomic Bombers." That lone Moody was happily welcomed by all when she ar- rived back in our fair city.
 That Fred Burton, coach of the Dukes A. C. is spending a week or two in Chicago.
 That our lovely teen-age girls
 looked pretty sharp and glamor- GUS at the Fashion Shop recently held at the "Y." That some of the Dukes star
 men are returning; they will soon have their old power back. That there were quite a few
 stunning personalities at Unions
 Senior Reception-a few highlights are:
 Helen Canty wore a beautiful
 green and white taffeta striped
 gown, with a large bow at the top. Betty Canty looked most charm
 ing in a sheer draped shoulder
 gown, with one large red rose to
 set it off.
 "A pink, full skirt with ruffles at
 the botto mand three quarter was
 worn by Florence Brown.
 Catherine Myers looked very
 attractive in a blue bolero taf-
 feta gown with velvet appliques.
 Naomi Morgan was present with
 ruffled aqua gown. i i-Mercedes Hines was also there
 with beautiful blue satin gown,
 with an outstanding hair-do. l-Barbara Davis wore a pink low
 neckline with ruffles around the top.
 The boys wore their most be-
 coming dark suits.
 "A black and white net gown
 was worn by Gwen Foote, which
Hartford chronicle., 1946-07-06
SOCIAL NEWS

Announcement of the formal en- oacement of Miss Ruby Rivers of Mahl Ave-, to MT. James Marsh all of Warren St., has been made. Miss Rivers is the daughter ot Mrs. Annabelle Rivers.
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 Mrs. Sarah Dukes Abbott and sons of Detroit, Michigan, IS spending their two weeks vacation with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Stepheny Dukes of Wooster St.
 On Saturday, June 22, the Gro chet Club gave a formal party for the blind soldiers of Avon at the home of Mrs. Edna Lane, 194 Wal mt St. There were about 10 SOL diers and some Detachment men present.
 The club, which is about seven wears old, during the war, sent boxes to soldiers at home and abroad. Since the war, their at tention has been turned to visit ing the boys at Avon on each wed nesdav. The soldiers attending, highly appreciated the clubs ef- forts at merriment and all stated that they had a grand time Thanks go to all the lovely ladies attending to see that the boys were entertained.
 The Crocheters are planning to take the boys on an outing m the very near future. Mrs. Lucille Dar- den is president of the club, Mrs Edna Lane is treasurer and Mrs Sarah Baisden is secretary.
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 MT. and Mrs. Leonard Roebuck of E. Hartford and Mrs. Pear Harrison of .Mather St., Hartford motored to New London recently on a surprise visit to MT. and Mrs. John Battle of IS Starr St Mrs. Battle had also as guest her sister, Mrs. Julia Foster ot Athens, Ga.
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 Among those attending the re- cent ~Elks Convention in Provi- dence, R. l., was MT. Samuel Til. Ter of Elmer St., who was an early arrival and a late leaver. MT. Til Ter stated that the Hartfor; CHRONICLE was we'll represent ed at the Convention and that those attending had a grand time
 Mrs. Corrine Green and son O. Anchorage, Alaska, the daughter
Hartford chronicle., 1946-07-06
Womdn's Page
HARRIET MATTHEWS, Editor

home. The guests included Miss Glendora Duggins, Miss Betty Shepard, Miss Odessa Wells, Mrs. Mary Corn and MT. R. B. Mussen- den.
 Mrs. Sarah Dukes Abbott and sons of Detroit, Michigan, are spending their two weeks vaca- tion with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Stepheny Dukes of Wooster Street.
 Mrs. s. E. Hammond of 37 Mar tin Street attended a Convention of the Grand United Order of Tents held in Philadelphia, June 13 and IA. While in Philadelphia, she was house guest of Mrs. John Suesbery of 241 North Ruby St., West Philadelphia. Mrs. Hammond is a former Philadelphia resident
 Rev. and Mrs. D. s. Craig of 116 Wooster Street attended the Baptist Convention held in Balti- more, June II through 14. Aside from attending the Convention they were special guests at the Commencement exercises of the Theological Seminary in Washing ton.
 MT. Edward Philip of 100 St Nicholas Avenue, New York City was weekend guest of MT. and Mrs. Lynford Romans of IA Math- CT Street.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-07-06

holm and Miss Louise James, all of Saybrook, and four brothers, Charles H. James, Albert James and Elton James, all of Hartford, and Fritz James of Saybrook. The funeral was held Saturday at 1 p. m. June 29th, with prayers at the s. M. Johnson Funeral Chapel, 2O16 Main St., with services at
 Talcott St. Congregational Church at 1:30 p, m. Burial was
 in Northwood Cemetery, Wilson.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-07-06
RAVENS

The Ravens is a baseball team composed of young boys. They meet at the Northend Community Center. Their coach is the most ambitious Arthur Johnson. The team has just received their uni forms. Some of the members are Pat Muse, Ronald Anderson, Chas. Smith, Irving Avans, 'fBuba" Pa ramore, Wilfred Anderson, Mack Stewart, and others.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-07-06

proved to be very attractive. Petaway came in with pink net gown, trimmed with four small pink bows. Margaret Godfrey was dressed in a stunning white gown trimmed in red with tea straps and a full skirt
Hartford chronicle., 1946-07-06
96O NEGRO UNITS
 SERVING OVERSEAS

Washington, D. C.-As of April 1, 1946, 959 units with Negro troops numbering approximately 10000 men were stationed out side the continental United States. These units were stationed in all the overseas theaters with the exception of the Africa-Mid- dle East Theater.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-07-06
WITH THE TEENS
By Barbara Murray
PHYLLIS WHEATLEY TEENS


 Phyllis Wheatley held it's an- nual prom on June 28 at the wv CA. The music was furnished by Larry Duhart and band. Some couples seen there were Eleanor Littman and Robert Coleman, An ita Stevenson and Alfred Pittman, IEary Scott and Gladys Smith, Wilfred Anderson and Betty West, Joyce White and Mack Stewart, Julius Hendricks and Audrey Ray.
 Waymond Black surprised all by escorting two young ladies, Lois Bacote and Minnie Durant from Bridgeport. The most surprising event of the evening was a waltz requested by two handsome gentle men. Most of the guests felt a little awkward since they weren't prepared for it.
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 YWCA Changes Girls Reserve Name
 During a recent trip to Camp Aya-Po, the Girl Recerves of Hartford voted on several names for the younger girls of the wv GA. The girls voted unanimously for Y Teens. This vote was cast with those all over the country and now the Girl Reserves are Y Teens.
 Progress is being made for q larger coed program in the Y. The executives hope that all will cooperate.
 %**%#a*a#&& DUKES
 The Dukes held their First An- nual Dance" on June 26 at the Y. W. c. A. The hall was filled to its capacity. Gene Nelson played some swell music and the guests danced until the last. As usual, it was one of the Dukes nice af- fairs.
 The Dukes tripped to Newport one June 22. They lost the game 7 to 5. The game was called in the sixth inning due to darkness. Oun Sunday, June 23, the Dukes split a doub1e-header at Goodwin Park with St. Augustine.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-31
BREAKS OUT ABOARD SHIP:
 HELP AIRpLANED

BOSTON, July 31 With one dead, others stricken and a diph- theria epidemic feared, the Coast Guard today rushed antitoXin by air to the troop ship Colby Vic tory, several hundred miles off Ar gentia, Mid, and en route to Bremerhaven, Germany.
 The Coast Guard estimated the supplies would reach the Colby Victory this evening.
 A specially-rigged parachute equip ment will be used to drop the supplies, packed in watertight package, to the deck of the troop ship, which left New York July 27
 Supplies rushed by plane from New York consisted of two million units of gas gangrene anti-toxin, g million units of tetanus antitoxin 25O,000 units of diphtheria anti. i toxin and one vial of tetanus tox. old.
 In an urgent" message for thu supplies, the chief medical office aboard the Colby Victory said tn death of one soldier was "strongl, indicative of diphtheria" and tha other patients are showing simila symptoms"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-31
SENATOR MITCHELL DEMANDS ACTON
 AGAINST OFFICERS

WASHINGTON, J"i" ot- Sena- tor Mitchell (D-Wash9 demanded today in a speech prepared for Sen ate delivery that appropriate puni- tive measures" be taken against military officers who are easy in morals and careless in administra- tion.'
 In this speech, Mitchell ques- tioned both the technical com petence" and moral caliber" of enc officer in the Chemical War fare Service He added that the Senate War. Investigating Com- mittee intends to look further in- to the affairs of that service
 Stating that one officer had failed to find out why some AZ chemical mortar shells were defec- tive, Mitchell observed that The found time to go to fancy parties, even as American boys spilled blood because somebody fell down on the job back home"
 The errors and contradictions in this testimony ((before the in- vestigating committed are so pat ent," Mitchell declared, as to raise a question about the officers technical competence for his job let alone his moral caliber."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-31

Ellis Reynolds, Exalted Ruler of the Juneau Elks Lodge, has return ed from the convention of the Elks, held in New York City and an nounces that the 82nd national convention elected and installed Charles E. Broughton (above) of Sheboygan, Wis, as it's new Grand Exalted Ruler He was the sole nominee for the position.
 Broughton, who was chosen at the first full convention of the or der since Pearl Harbor, is a news raper editor and publisher. A member of the Elks for 43 years Broughton had previously served as Chairman of the Board of Grand Trustees. He succeeds Wade H Kepner of Wheeling, w. Va, as leader of more than 800,000 Elks carrying on activities in more than 1900 lodges in all of the 48 states and American territorial possessions.
 One of the mid-west's most prom inent editors, the record of Brough- tons benevolent activities is legion In 1926, through his paper, The Sheboygan Press, he founded the Sheboygan Riddles Camp, a unique project in which the city and citizens cooperate to give more than a hundred needy children Q free eight weeks vacation. He was co-founder in 1929 of the Wiscon- sin Elks Crippled Childrens Com mission and for many years was 3 director of the Wisconsin Associa- ton for the Disabled.
 In 1942, the new Elk leader wa: ore of the first eight persons throughout the world to receive thu Salvation Army Distinguishd Ser vice Award. He has served as al official of the Wisconsin Canoe Drive, the YMCA, and is vice president of the Trustees Division of the American Library Associa ton and also of the Wisconsin State Historical Society Anon the other community activities o MT. Broughton are the Americal Red Cross, the National Founda tion for Infantile Paralysis an' the Wisconsin Conservation Com mission.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-31
CONGRESS SPEEDS 10 ADJOURNMENT
 ON NEXT FRIDAY
Many Important Measures Slated for LegisId-
 five Graveyard

WASHINGTON, July 31-Con- gress is driving hard toward ad- journment Friday, with important legislation still to be cleared. s
 The House has become embroil- ed in a fight over provision of the Social Security Bill to increase Federal payments to needy persons in low-income states. Republican Representative Harold Knutson of Minnesota has blocked an attempt to work out a compromise in con- ference committee.
 An agreement has been reached by a conference committee on the measure to grant $2.400, ,000 900 terminal pay to former enlisted men of the armed forces. G-I's would receive the payments largely in the form of five-year bonds.
 It looks as though three items in the administration foreign policy program may be lost in the Congressional drive for adjourn ment. There is a slight chance that the lawmakers will authorize the President to send military mis- Sions aboard. The measure to pro- mote the standardization of arms and equipment through the western hemisphere appears doomed. Also apparently headed fo rthe legisla- tive graveyard is bill to provide training and equipment for the Chinese army.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-31
SKATERS RETURN TO JUNEAU AFTER
 TRIP 10 STATES

After a wonderful trip" and a wonderful time, MT. and Mrs. Eu Shaffer arrived in Juneau on the Baranof.
 The Shaffers left Juneau on May r and remained in Seattle until June 3. While in Seattle they were able to see many Juneau people, and just missed the Juneau-Doug- las picnic held annually in Wood- land Park.
 Upon leaving Seattle, the Shaf- fers drove to Chicago and pick ed up their daughter, Pat, who was attending Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. They visited in Chicago during one of the hot test periods of the summer. On one occasion they were able to see Art Lowell, wellknown Juneau boy who is stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Station.
 Near Tornado
 From Chicago, the Shaffers drove to Detroit, Mich, where they pur- chased a Packard While in De- troit, the tornado occurred about a half mile from where they were located. However, their chief mem ories on that occasion include the thunder and lightning storm dur ing which they didn't sleep"
 In Worcester, Mass, they visited MT. Shaffers brother and family for a grand reunion. The Shaffer brothers had not seen each other for B years. One particularly outstanding incident during their stay in Worcester was the occur renee of a picture of Pat and MT. Shaffer plus a big write-up in the local newspaper concerning them.
 Week In Big Tolo1
 After Worcester, the Shaffers spent week in New York doing the town They visited many of the night spots and saw such places as Radio City, the Bowery, Broadway and the Empire State Building Also visited was Coney Island on a day when about million people were present.
 After visiting New York, Pat left on the train for Seattle to return to Juneau for the summer. Con- tinuing their motor trip, MT. ano Mrs. Shaffer took the southern route to Los Angeles. They had expected to visit their son, Eddie who was in the Navy in that city Meanwhile as the Shaffers were enroute to Los Angeles, Eddie re- ceived notice of his transfer ano was on his way to Florida. Follow ing a visit in California, the Shaf- fers drove straight back to Seattle
 The trip to the States was Shaf- fer's first in nine years, but botf report that its wonderful to bt home again"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-31
DR. H.C. HARREH HERE AS MEDICAL
 OFFICER OF VETS

Dr. Henry c. Harris, Medical Officer of the Veterans Admins ration, Territory Of Alaska, arrived nere yesterday and has officially taken over his office in the Gold stein Building.
 In charge of all hospitalized and out-patient veterans throughout AL aska, Dr. Harris will also have full charge of examinations for pension purposes. Discharged as lieuten- ant colonel, he was separated from the U. s. Army last week.
 The new Medical Officer has been in the United States Army for the past Az years, the last 20 months of which he was loaned to the Vet erans' Administration for service as Medical Officer in Boise, Idaho Ap- pointed to Alaskan service through the VA office at Seattle, he came here directly from Boise.
 Dr. Harris was employed for 12 years before the war with the Vet eran's Administration, and previous to that had been in general practice in the State of Oklahoma. He served for two years as a Medical Officer in World War I, and is a graduate of Tulane University.
 The Medical Officer will be joined by his family at later date. At present his youngest son is senior in high school at Boise, his daughter is employed with the government in Washington, D. C., and another son has recently been discharged as Captain in the Marine Corps.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-31
AMERICAN WAY cF
 LIFE DEMONSTRATED

AUSTIN, Tex July 31.-Faith in the American way of life was re- newed today for a destitute fam fly of a mother and four children who have lived beneath tree for the past two months within the city limits of Austin.
 Help and offers of help have been pouring in ever since news stories yesterday told of the plight of the family of soldier Joe Sykes, who died in Europe.
 Home for them has been two rus ty tedframes under a tree a few val is from a railroad track. Their clothes are kept in cardboard box es. Their allotment from the Army stopped when the father was killed March 29, 1945. Legal technicalities have delayed depend ency benefits from the Veterans Administration.
 Today their future seemed mucf brighter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-31
COURT WILL
 OPEN AT 10
 TOMORROW

Following arrival from Nome yes terday, to preside over term of the District Court here, U. S. Judge J. w. Kehoe of the Second Division bench today announced that court will be convened here tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
 Facing the session is an extremely long backlog of divorce actions and several civil matters.
 Judge Kehoe was accompanied from Nome by Mrs. Kehoe.
 Prior to his arrival here, Judge Kehoe had already set Tuesday, August for hearing naturalization petitions. Petitioners for admission to citizenship on that date are again warned that they must be first ex- amined by the United States At tcrney and that they should com plete the examination as soon as possible.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-31
REGISTERED AT BARANOF

New arrivals from the States registered at the Baranof are: J J. Sinko, San Leandro, Calf; Mrs. Robert D. Chellis, Wellesly Farms, Mass; Roy Holn, Seattle; Mrs Alcyon Heller, Fairbanks; Mrs. w Westfall, Portland, Ore; MT and Mrs. O. R. Cleveland, Akron, Ohio; Gertrude Berry, Salt Lake City Utah; c. M Null, Seattle; Dr. Donald G. Colp RobbinSdale, Michigan; J. L. Mitchell, w. B. Mitchell, Eugene, Oregon; Mrs Garnet Faby, Los Angeles, Calf. r. B. Broadland, Portland, Ore.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-31
COASTAL AIRL!NES
 FLIES B TUESDAY

The following passengers were flown by Alaska Coastal Airlines yesterday: to Petersburg-J. Gucker and T. McGovern; to Wrangell-G Fabricius, Al Vicura, J. c. Hayes and F. Wagner; to Ketchikan-J. Saddler; to Gustavus- William Bar rington and Don Preston; to Hawk Inlet-Don Davis; and to Sitka- John Carter, MT. and Mrs. Gillen. Mrs Johnson and MT. Miller
 From William Barring ton; from Fish Bay-Twylla West
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-31
FISHERIES AGENT IN

Bertel Johnson, Fisheries Agent for the Fish and Wildlife Service at Bristol Bay, has reported to Regional F&WL headquarters here following completion of the fish ing season at Bristol Bay He will work out of the Juneau office for the remainder of the Southeast Alaska season.