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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-06-12
PACIFIC NORTHERN
 FLIES 152 TO WEST

Pacific Northern airliners flew 152 passengers from Juneau to the west ward yesterday, 120 of the pas sengers being fishermen for Naknek.
 Other passengers were as follows
 Juneau to Cordova-Rav Wels- weick, Lois Hamlin.
 Juneau to Yakutat-Cliff Axelson, Martha Totland, Thomas Jimmy. Juneau to Anchorage-Ann Ben nett, Margaret Bennett. George Rob- erts, Andrew Baker, G. M. Burke, A. Gross, Helen Yeakel. Winifred Yeakel
 Marvin Anbuel, Dale Koenig, Will lia Graham, Helen Graham, F. E. Carlson, H. w. Karrick. Charles Vaughn, Mrs Duane, Mrs. Weid- man.
 Lillian McCracken, Cleo Sains- bury. Carol White, w T. Merritt, Mrs w. T. Merritt.
 Carmen Rough, Mrs. Bolough, O.. w. Robbins, Henry Benson, John Rundall.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-06-12
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, June l2.-Closing
 quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 43s. American Can 93,
 Anaconda 34is, Curtiss- Wright 43s i International Harvester 85, Kenne- , colt 43%, New York Central 13A , ; Northern Pacific 16%, U s. Steel 66l2. Pound $402&. Sales today were 100000 shares. Merrill-Lynch averages today are as follows industrials l73.79, rails 4481, utilities 34.06.
 Stocks turned irregular today af- ter initial firmness. Opening gains ranging to more than a point ex- tended the rally of the previous seS- sion but attracted mild profit-tak- ing
 In spite of the irregularity, how ever, numerous leaders held sub stantial gains near the close in cluding Coca-Cola, up 312 to a new high, Norfolk & Western, up 3; and International Business Machines, up 9.
 Wall Street reading the news from Ottawa, where President Tru- man conferred with Canadian Prime Minister King, and watching developments at financial meetings in Europe, anticipates some new overall economic plan for salvation of indigent areas of the world.
 It is felt in some quarters that one step in any new plan will be a change in the U. s. gold-buying
 price, although the possibility of such development has been dis | missed by Treasury Secretary Shy , der.
 /, Steer and hog prices on the hoof continued to climb in many mar
 kets today. adding impetus to the sharp price boosts in butcher shops throughout the nation. Cattle demand was active and prices strong or higher in such big
 markets as Chicago, East St. Louis
 Kansas City, Omaha, Indianapolis and South St. Paul. Hog prices were steady or higher at East St. Louis, Kansas City, 1 Omaha, Indianapolis and Minea- polls.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-06-12
147 7pASSENGERSARE FLOWN HERE BY pAA

Pan American Airways flew in yesterday with 147 passengers from Seattle to Juneau, 134 passengers transferred to Pacific Northern Air lines; one passenger from Annette, and took nine to Seattle and four to Ketchikan from here. Following are the passengers and their des- tinations:
 Seattle to Juneau-JuliuS Fisch- bein, Norma Callow, Gerald Rogers, Robert Delany, Jack Comery, Roy Grover.
 Rita Thomas and infant, Lewis Fish, James Fennel, Wallace Krake, May Dodge, Verna Huge and 134 transferred to PNA.
 Annette to Juneau-Fred Gleason.
 Juneau to Seattle Charles Quat- ermaine, Clare Swanson, Donald Rushton, Amelia Hansen, Selma Smith, P G. Briggs, John Tenne- son, Floyd Dodson, Leonard Stadt Juneau to Ketchikan = Charles Reynolds, Shirley Charles, Raymond Charles, Robert Clifton.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-06-12
PROCLAMATION

Whereas, the 14th day of June has been declared as National Flag Day, and
 Whereas, Juneau will join with the nation in honoring it's National Flag on that day, and
 Whereas, the flag of our country symbolizes the ideals and principles upon which this great nation was founded and for which the citizens of the United States have often fought,
 I, Therefore, as Mayor of City of Juneau, call upon the people of this city to display the national colors between sunrise and sunset of Flag Day at their homes and places of business, and I further urge them to participate, wherever possible, in any exercises which have been ar ranged to commemorate the na- tional embem which we all hold so dear.
 Dated this 11th day of June, A. D. 1947.
 WAINO HENDRICKSON,
 Mayor of Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-06-12
HALIBUTERS OF SEATTLE HOPING
 FOR AGREEMENT
Negotiaiors Ate empt to Bring ShipoWners and
 Fishermen Together

SEATTLE, June l2.-tR-Seattle's halibut fishermen were still hopeful that they would get in on some of the fishing in the Pacific this sea- son.
 Negotiators for the Deep Sea Fish ermens Union and the Fishing Ves- Sel Owners Association scheduled another meeting today to discuss the owners demand for higher share in the fish catch. A union meeting has been called for Friday in expectation that an agreement might stem from todays conference.
 Inaction of the Seattle fleet due to the controversy has resulted in loss of more than 100000 pounds of halibut since the season opened May l.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-06-12
Girl Scout Camp Director Is Here
 With Assistant

Mrs. Ferol Onstott, Girl Scout Camp Director, and Miss Julis Marshall, director of waterfront ac- tivities, were introduced to mem- bers of the Scout Council and to the women and girls who have vol unteered to serve as Senior Coun- sellors at delightful tea given yes- terday afternoon by Mrs. c. C. Carter, Camp Chairman.
 Mrs. OnStott and Miss Marshall who arrived in Juneau on the steamer Princess Norah, began the training program for Senior Coun- sellors this afternoon, with a meet ing held in the Lutheran Church.
 Further sessions as announced will be held this evening, and Fri day and Saturday afternoons and evenings. A very complete and in teresting program of activities is planned for the girls, with special emphasis to be given to swimming instructions by Miss Marshall.
 Girl Scouts who are signed up to attend Scout Camp which opens Sunday are reminded to have their baggage at Bodding's warehouse at the foot Of Ninth Street hill before 5 o'clock tomorrow afternoon The warehouse will be open at o'clock in the morning giving plenty of time during the day to take the luggage there before the deadline.
 Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock cars will leave from in front of the Grade School, taking the girls to camp, and punctuality on the part of the girls will be greatly ap- preclated
 The Board of Directors of the Girl Scout Council this noon hon. cred Mrs. Anton Hared, at a lunch con at the Barano1 Hotel. Mrs. Hared, who has served as secretary of the Council for the past two years and is soon to leave for the states to make her home, was pre- scented a gift as a token of re- menbrance in appreciation of her devotion to the Girl Scouts and their activities.
 Parents and friends of the scouts are invited to visit the camp at Eagle River on the two Sundays the camp is in session, Mrs. Onstott said
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-06-12
p0(KETpI(kING E
 CHARGE MADE HERE

A complaint charging him witc alleged pocketpicking was filed to- day against Adam Perrin in the of- flee of U. s. Commissioner Felix Gray. Perrin was sentenced yester- day by City Magistrate William A Holzheimer to serve five days in the City Jail for being drunk He will be arrested by the U s. Marshals office for the more serious charge upon completion of his present sen tence.
 Perrin is accused of taking ap- proximately S400 from the pocket of Willis George, captain of the fishing boat Valor, while George was asleep.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-06-12

No true vipers are found on the American continents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-06-12
ALASKA S. S. co. K
 ASSUMING AGAIN AS pRIvAIt OPERATOR

After more than i've years Of service as General Agents for the War Shipping Administration and nearly eight years of war service" the Alaska Steamship Company re- turned to r..vate operations, ef- fective with the sailing of the Bar anof from Seattle on June 6.
 The Aleutian will follow sailing from Seattle on June 13, and a sail ing of either the Baranof or the Aleutian is scheduled for every fol- lowing Friday from Seattle Regular ports of call will be Ketchikan, Ju- neau, Cordova, Valdez and Seward. The Baranof and the Aleutian will carry passengers, mail, express, bag gage and a limited amount of cold storage and cool room freight.
 In addition, beginning June 26 and every third Thursday thereafter, the Denali is scheduled to sail from Seattle on the Seldovia Kodiak Island route Freight vessel sched- ules to all parts of Alaska will be released soon, L. w. Baker, Vice President and General Manager, ex- plained.
 As early as September of 1889, many of the facilities of this pioneer Alaska shipping firms were already involved in the war effort, being used to supply navy. contractors working at Sitka, Kodiak, Dutch Harbor, and other points in the Aleutians
 In May of 1942, all vessels of the Alaska Steamship Company, along with others flying the American flag, were requisitioned by the War Shipping administration, and their operation has been under govern mental control since then. During this period the Alaska Steamship Company, which had been operating IT vessels to and from Seattle and Alaska ports, was soon operating 56 ships, sailing to all parts of the world on war business.
 Despite the limitations neces- sarily placed upon us during the past year by military and wartime needs, we have always done every thing possible to give the transpor- tation needs of the people of Alaska first attention" Baker says. Now with the return to private opera tions, we are looking forward to a progressive program of expanding service to Alaska"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-06-12
MONTEREY E CITY'5| VACATION YA(H1;; H OWNED BY WE5TFALL

Work is progressing rapidly on the Monterey, Juneau's new vacation yacht. Jack Westfall, it's proud skip per. expects to make his first cruise of Southeast Alaska waters about June 20. The cruise will include an eieht-day trip from Juneau includ- ing Skagway, Glacier Bay, Sitka, Warm Springs Bay, Petersburg and the Alaska fjords.
 The Monterey was bought by Westfall from the Navy, which used it as a subchaser during the war. The ship is 112 feet long, with twin screws powered by diesel motors with two engines of l40 h.p. each. It is equipped with two-way radio telephone. and passengers will be able to send and receive telegrams at any time.
 The first port of call on the cruise will be Skagway Leaving Skagway, the Monterey will cruise down Lynn Canal and then proceed to Sitka, by way of Chatham Strait and Peril Strait. It will then go to Petersburg by way of Wrangell Narrows. It will also stop at Warm Springs Bay on the east coast of Baranof Island. On the return to Juneau via Steph- ems Passage a side-trip will be made to the head of either Endicott Arm or Tracy Arm.
 Altogether, MT Westfall promises the trip will be as much fun and interest as a dozen ordinary vaca- tions. There will be opportunities for the fisherman, the still or movie camera fans.
 The cost of the eight-day trip on the motor vessel, sailing from and returning to Juneau, including all accommodations and meals on ship board will be $27O plus tax.
 The accommodations will not be luxurious, but they will be comfort able in every way, and the meals are sure to be a delight. The local people are welcome to visit the boat next week at any time, by calling MT. Westfan at his home.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-06-12
HO5pITAL NOTES

There were no discharges at the St. Anns Hospital yesterday or early this morning Robert Walmsley, medical, Duncan Wright, medical, Otto Holden, medical. and Warren Haines, medical, were admitted yes- terday
 The Government Hospital admit ted Frances Craig of Sitka yester- day and discharged the following patients: John Dennis of Skagway, Fred Philips, Paul Philips and John Abbott. all of Haines.
 Mrs. Daniel Sharclane of Hoonah gave birth to baby girl weighing g pounds, 6 ounces at St. Ann's Hospital early this morning.
 A baby girl was born to Mrs. Thomas Paddock of Tenakee at BAT o'clock this morning at St. Ann's Hospital. The baby weighed 6 pounds, ounces.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-06-12

Empire Want-aos for results!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-06-12
POLICE COURT NEWS

Alfred Burgo, longshoreman, was fined $50 today by City Magistrate William A. Holzheimer. He was ar rested. yesterday for being drunk.
 Betty LaMoore was fined $25 and sentenced to serve two days in tail on a similar charge.
 Eva Meisenzahl was given 30- day suspended jail sentence for also being drunk. e6
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-06-12
Battered bIue(oat;

PASSAIC, N. J., June 12.-R- Police Chief Edward Boyko won't let his men take off-duty jobs as bar room bouncers any more.
 Too many have been beaten up, he said, causing a manpower short age on the force.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-06-12
O'RELLYS HERE

Royal and Eleanor O'Reilly, hosts of the Taku Lodge, arrived yester- day and are registered at the Bar anof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-06-12
HERE FROM EVERETT

Wallace Krake, whose home is in Everett. Wash, is registered at the Baranof Hotel.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-09-28
THE EIGHTIETH ANNIVERSARY


That have never been written are
sometimes more beautiful than any
we've read. It is not easy to chronicle
e t o n s nor to relate precious
thoughts.
Lovely gifts in their silent way re-
cord our sentiments for those nearer
the hearts Of our lives. They remain
through the passing periods to re-
mind us of the thoughts of long ago.
Over The years
'Tis Qualify That Counts
Sincerely
Honnet 1867:
An Engagement Ring Specialist
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-09-28
Virginia Watkins,
Moody Whitaker
Marry In Texas

Miss Virginia Watkins, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Fannie Watkins and
Robert Watkins of Wilmington
and Moody Whitaker, son of Mr..
and Mrs. John E.. Whitaker of
Carthage, Texas were married
in an impressive ceremony at
the home of S-Sgt. and Mrs.
Floyd L. Smith Tuesday even
ing September 8, at Z o'clock in
Carthage, Texas.
The Rev. C. T. Wallace of the
Beckville Circuit performed the
double ring ceremony.
Vows were exchanged on the
lawn of the home with beautiful
bouquets of roses and bachelor
buttons arranged on the porch.
The bride wore a street
length dress of white gabardine
with fitted bodice and very full
swinging skirt. She wore a white
off-the = face bonnet with pink
rosebud flowers along the brim,
and she carried a white carna-
ton corsage given by the groom.
Mrs. Floyd L. Smith of Garth
age, close friend of the couple
mas matron of honor, and wore
a dress of old rose crepe. Her
corsage was an orchid.
S. Sgt. Floyd L. Smith, first
cousin of the groom, served as
best man.
A reception was held imme-
diately following the ceremony.
The table was laid with a linen
cloth and centered with a bou-
quet of gladioli and the three
tered wedding cake placed on a
mirror reflector.
Mrs. nice Chamness
presided at the brides book.
Mrs. ]. E. Whitaker, mother of
the groom, Mrs. Albert Faucet,
and Mrs. Floyd L. Smith served
the cake and poured punch.
Guests included: Mr.. and Mrs.
Ruman Smith, Mr.. and Mrs.
Claud Rogers, Mr.. and Mrs. Lo-
vii Kelly, Mr.. and Mrs. Wendell
Worthington, Mr.. and Mrs. Jim
Soape, Mrs. Minnie Albums,
Mrs. Minnie Whitaker, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bernice Chamness, Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Faucet, and
daughter, Dorothy Nell, Miss
Elizabeth Needham, and Leon
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-09-28

Koonce, and Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd
l.. Smith, all of Carthage.
Mrs. Whitaker is a graduate
of New Hanover High school.
She has lived in Wilmington up
until the time of her marriage.
Mr.. Whitaker is a graduate of
Carthage High school, and is
now employed at Rawls Lumber
company of Carthage. He was a
former corporal in the Marine
corps, stationed at one time in
Camp Lejeune.
After a short wedding trip,
the young couple will make their
home in Rehobeth community,
Texas.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-09-28

W. M. Hibbs at her home, 1920
Orange street.
J. S. Zapf, general manager OF
Swift and Company's food plant
division here, left last night for
Cleveland, Ohio to attend the
funeral of his aunt there.
Friends of Walter D. Mills will
regret to learn he is a patient
at James Walker Memorial hos
pital where he recently under
went an operation.
Friends of ]. H. Irving, ST.,
will be glad to learn that is re-
operating after undergoing an
eye operation at James Walker
Memorial hospital.
Miss Carlyle Seymour left to-
day to enter her senior year at
Rollins college, Winter Park,
Fla, after visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Seymour.
Miss Louise Hudson mas re-
turned to Washington, D. c., to
resume her studies at George
Washington University after a
short vacation between the sum-
mer and fall semesters.
Miss Emma Rose Kingoff has
left for Northampton, Mass, to
resume her studies as a sophie
more at Smith college.
Miss Rachel Blackham h a S
left for Greenville where she
will be a member of the fresh
man class at East Carolina
Teachers college.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-09-28

Eagle, Emily Sue Smith and
Catherine Ozment looked mighty
snappy leading the band as the
only three majorettes.
After the game a dance was
held at the Teen Age club to
entertain our Charleston visit
ors. Everyone and his brother
turned out for it and helped to
make it a fine night. I noticed
Homer Brewer and Janice Har-
veil really going to town with
the fast pieces. A few of the
local stays we're Donald Doxey,
Eddie Bell, Don Piver. Pat
Kelly, Wendell Hickman, Randy
McIver, Raymond Haas and Ed
Jewell. Others taking advantage
of the slow music were Brad
ford Cantwell and Rosemary
Sweeney, Carl Brown and Nell
Etheridge, Betty Britt and jim
my Sutton and Marilyn Costello
and JUNE Huband. Priscilla
Harriss, Carolyn Kester and
Betty Belcher were a few of
those enjoying The soda fountain
as well as the dancing. Bo Bah
son, Billy Quarles, Football
Smith and A. c. Gregg were
others adding to the stag line.
Eleven thirty rolled around too
fast as everyone bid goodbyes
until the next time. 1t was a
swell dance and one to be well
remembered.
Last Thursday morning the
first senior class meeting was
held. jim Gibson, president,
presided and Mr. Hamilton talk
ed to the class about the ap-
preaching Pepsi Cola Schol r.
ship contest. A committee, COM
posed of the class officers,
Malcolm Crawford, Elizabeth
Poplin, Nancy Trask, and
Catherine Grove, was appoint
ed to be responsible for the ell
ection of the seventeen to take
the test. In the school year Of
%1944-1945, Bill Lassiter was one
of the two from North Carolina
to win a scholarship. In the
school year of 1945-1946, Lon
Ussery won an honorable men,
ton as did John Nuckton in the
school year Of 1946-1947. This is
a great honor and by having
three different members of our
school place in the contest is
something to be very proud of.
Good luck to the seventeen,
which will be chosen at a later
date.
I know everyone remembers
Eugene Mauney, who, during
his four years at high school,
accompanied on the piano most
all our high school presentations.
Eugene recently left for Duke
University to resume his studies
in the sophomore class. He is
very talented in the art of music
and is sure to 60 far in this
field.
The first meetings Of the Hi
Y were held last week on Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday.
The director this year is Mr..
Bum at the YMCA. No progress
has been made as yet, but as
usual the Hi-Y will advance
rapidly as soon as everything
gets into the swing of things
once more. The officers of all
the groups have not been cleo
ted so have not been announced
as yet.
Miss Emma Loosen presented
a few of her beautiful paintings
Tuesday and Wednesday as the
assembly program for the week.
She showed various portraits,
landscapes and flowers. Miss
Loosen has been teaching Art at
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-09-28

gineer's office, Ac4 49,,
road. Mr.. Wadsworth Iall'
from Garland High school a'ea
has been employed by the s ana
railroad since 1898. He is nor, Ul
member of the dispatcherSU a
flee in Wilmington. VI
Those who entertained for a.
bride included Misses sh;'
ley Newland, Gloria po iIr'
er, Daisy Stackhouse. Lawn alln'
Rogers, Carlene Page ana NM NM
M. B. Murphy, Jr. Af''
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-09-28
Memory Streeter
Celebrates First
Birthday On Sounl

Miss Memory Delane Streeter
recently celebrated her first
birthday at the home of her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. James D.
Streeter on Middle Sound.
Guests included: Richard
Shepard, Rosalie Lutterloach,
Eric Lutterloach, Irish Lutter
loach, Rose Unger, Larry Petit,
Douglas Petit, and Cath
rine Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. James W.
Streeter, Mrs. C. E.. Shepard,
Mrs. J. P. Richards, Mrs. C..
B. Lutterloach, Mr. and Mrs.
c. H. Petit, Mrs. William D..
Smith, Miss Catherine Shepard,
and Mrs. jamie Petit.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-09-28

Miss Barbara Bindell and Miss
Pat Kelly left yesterday for g
vacation in New York city and
Canada.
Mrs. Philip W. Delano, Frank
G. Harriss, Misses Carrie, Mar
garet and Essie Harris,
who have been spending
the summer at their cottage on
Channel Drive, Wrightsville
Beach, on Friday returned to tn
their residence on Princess
street.
Miss Margaret Elizabeth Spill
man and Miss Mary An Spill
man returned to Winston-Salem,
to resume their studiest at Sa-
lem college. Margaret will be
a member of the senior class
and Mary Ann a sophie
more. Miss Beverly Newman, a
classmate of Margaret's at Sa-
lem, also returned to her home
in Winston-Salem, after a visit
here.
Bryan D. Marshburn returned
to Columbian college of George
Washington university in Wash
ington, D. c., has resumed his
studies after visiting his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Marsh
burn.
E. Tom Marshburn, Jr., a
member of the senior class at
Bowman Gray School of Medi-
cine, Wake Foret college, in
Winston-Salem, has returned aft
er a weeks vacation here with
his parents.
Miss Jane Cannon, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Cannon,
has returned to Boone to resume
her studies at Appalachian State
Teachers college.
Mr.. William M. Hibbs, who
has been secretary in the re-
gional office of the USO-NCCS
in Richmond, Va, for the past
two years, has completed her
work and has returned to her
home, 1870 Orange street, this
city.
Mrs. Rebecca S. Farman,
former travelling director for
USO-NCCS, now residing in
Langley Field, Hampton, Va, is
spending the week = end with
Mrs. William M. Hibbs.
Miss Leona Courtney of Rich
mond, Va, is spending the
weekend as the guest of Mrs.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-09-28
'rankie Murphy
Mr.. Wadsworth
Wed In Trinity

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