The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-04

as it is rolling n TOW from the mills.
 A letter from the Seattle Cham Der of Commerce stated that ac- ton is being taken to stop the pilferage on northbound boats.
 A lively discussion ensued on the subject as to whether or not a special session of the Alaska legis- lature should be called this win ter. The. unanimous answer was definitely not
 Two important visitors were then introduced Ellison Gullidge and Allen s. Cary, members of the Corps of Army Engineers from Seattle. Cary, District Geologist from the Seattle District, is here to report on the amount and kind of rock, and it's suitability for levee work. Gullidge has the task of preparing a definite report on the flcod control of the Skagway Riv- CT This work has been authorized by Congress but no funds have Leen allocated as yet. His report will determine the further action to be taken by Congress for the fiscal year of 1949 He expects a small group of surveyors to be here before the first of the year. The construction of a small boat harbor and the dredging of the present harbor would also be in- cluded in this project. The costs as estimated by the Federal Gov crnment would be: $438 900 initial cost; $l0,000 yearly maintenance cost to be carried by the Federal Government and $500 yearly costs to be carried hy the City of Skag- way This work would call for a fairly large force of workers.
 MT. and Mrs. George Villsvik, Mrs. Roy Eagle and Les Powell were also visitors. Powell, when asked to give his opinion on the tourist situation, stated that it was his firm belief that a highway from Skagway to Whitehorse would be the solution to the towns growing pains" He stated that something should be done to place Skagway ahead of Haines.
 Mrs. Fraser asked for a discus sion on her proposal that a sur- vey be requested to show the min eral possibilities of this section of Alaska The Chamber vetoed asking for such survey.
 President Moe then expressed the thanks of the organization to MT and Mrs. Harry Honius for their fine efforts in all civic en- terprises, wished them well in their future undertakings and urged them to hurry back.
 Mrs. Henry Williams and Mrs. Harry Honius were delightfully."- honored by a few of their friends Thursday afternoon. HoStesses for the occasion were Mrs. Charles RapuzZi and Mrs. George Lingle at the RapuZzi home. Sewing form ed the afternoons diversion. De- licious refreshments were served at the beautifully appointed dining table Both honor guests were pre- sented with a lovely remembrance of the occasion. Bon voyage cards lore the signatures of Ella Was ser, Goldie Hukill, Helen Lee, Gel estia Tunley, Gladys Pennington, Iheo Eagle, Ethel Villsvik, Frances Gutfeld, Gertie Cotton, Elsie Col ton Dorothy Self, Dorothy Dewar, Mary Sheldon, Flo Olsen, Mable Rapuzzi and Beulah Lingle.
 One of the largest crowds ever to attend a school function was present last Saturday evening at the carnival given by the Skag- way public school. The program in which every child in school took part, was huge success. Leslie Fairbanks and Michael Raf- ferty, the clowns in the fifth and sixth grade play Circus Daze, v stole the show. This play was di- rected hy Miss Brimhall and Miss Gaffy The first and second grades acted The Tortoise and the Hare while Mrs. Briggs gave the read- ing. The third and fourth grades acted The Princess Who Never Laughed" The seventh and eighth grades gave song skit featuring three songs, "Cleopatterer, Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree and "Lir Liza Janep The High School gave a Hit Parade Revue 1917-1947. The concessions, food stand and the bingo room were rushed until nearly midnight The carnival grossed $61232. The profits will go into the Student Fund to be used for the betterment of the school
 The prize winners for the eve ming were William Burfield, who won the door prize, an electric clock; Mavis Irene Soldin, who won a cake for guessing the exact weight; Louis DeHoyas, who won powder box for guessing the num- Der of beans in the bean jar; Hal Johnson. Jr.. who won clothes