The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-11

S8500 for a phone system which was to be given the community Among other speakers were banker Rasmuson, and Hal Johnston. The latter yielded to Mrs. Johnston who made an eloquent plea for a better transportation system which would give an incentive for the young people to remain in the community instead of leaving as soon as they grew up. The con- munity, said Mrs. Johnston, needs these young people and the town should be able to offer opportup- ities attractive enough to keep most of them here.
 President Moe stated that with improved roads, airport and boat halbor, other things will come.
 Gail Budd. member of the Execu- l tice Board, and White Pass office, spoke of some of the problem of the White Pass Railroad and its relation to the Yukon Territory He said that the economic system had almost doubled the past few years but the company can't very well increase the present rates for freight and passengers to a com- mensurate level He said that the White Pass keeps the railroad open all year round but it is his belief that it is 9 physical im- possibility to keep roads open.
 Mary Pullen, hotel owner and also owner of other property in Skagway, said that her past, and definitely her future, is tied up with the town and she is a strong adherent for roads.
 Mrs Marion Fraser besought their consideration of an Experi- mental Station for Southeastern Alaska, whose problems and cli- mate are very different from the northern and interior parts.
 Dr. Dahl said he didn't have to specialize in psychology to know when it was the right time not to say any more.
 Following the meeting the group was invited over to the set of the Dansche Bros. Production and had their pictures taken in scene with the cast. During this scene the Governor remarked that he had something in common with the play "Harpoon' and knew the meaning of the word, for he had been frequently harpooned while the Legislature was in session.
 The party left for Haines as soon as the picture-taking was completed and planned to pro- ceed to Anchorage by bus. The wives of the members of the party were enthusiastic in their reports of their trip and the two day visit in Skagway. It was raining hard when they left, but it failed to dampen their enthusiasm.
 ST. Mary Florence returned home on the last Princess Louise after her vacation. She was accompan- jed home to the Plus X Mission by Sr.. Mary Ann Eloise and ST. Mary Ann Rita.
 Jimmy Cooper, son of NJ. and Mrs. Tom Cooper, broke his left arm in two places Monday morn ing, while cranking one of the Caseys belonging to the White Pass Railroad.
 Joining the ranks of the young married couples in Skagway are MT. and Mrs. George Nethercott who occupy an apartment in the Van zanten home. Norma May of Jackson, Wyoming, and George Nethercott were married in Ja- neau, August IT, and will make their home here.
 MT. and Mrs. R. Cornett returned to Skagway on the last Alaska af- ter an absence of about four months. The Cornetts left here for Indianapolis in the spring but found themselves very dissatisfied with life in the States and so back to Skagway they came. Mir, Cornett shipped his new truck back here and is again working for the light company.
 The Princess Louise was delayed several hours in her departure from Skagway Monday night be- cause of having broken one of her booms early in the afternoon.
 Wilfred Godding and wife were Skagway visitors over the week end. Mrs. Godding came over on I the Louise and MT. Godding by plane on Saturday afternoon to join the Senatorial party.
 [ Mrs Morgan Reed and sons Ken ny and Bill made trip to Ju- neau last week. leaving here Tues