The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-12


 announced the winner. Cecelia Sel- mar was crowned the Queen to re- present Skagway. Queen Cecelia is a tall brunette and a High School senior. Miss Krusal, a blonde, was the popular telephone operator and graduate of the Skagway High i school Miss BeitineeI, blon1e : a High School Junior,
 The March Of Dimes" Ball was held Saturday evening, January 3l, at the B.P.OE. Hall. It was spon- sored ty the Skagway Woman's Club with Mrs. Mark Lee and Mrs. Lawrence McGuane acting as Chairmen. Through the proceeds rom the dance and contributions made in the jars placed in the var ious stores the Club collected s777S for this worthy cause.
 The Common Council held re- gular meeting Monday, February 2 at the City Hall. Mrs. c. A. Carroll representing the Playground Com mittee of the Woman's Club re- ported the committee had ordered a large amount of the playground equipment and asked where the City proposed to locate the playground in order that other equipment be planned. No definite decision was made although it was thought that the two lots located Fifth and Main would probably be used. The Marshal was instructed to check all autos for city and territory licenses and to see that all cars and Bicycles had proper lights.
 A letter was received from John Pichotta in which he asked that there be made an increase in electri- cal rates because he feels that he is operating at financial loss He stat ted that it might be necessary be- cause of this loss that the power plant would have to be closed be- tween the hours of 12 midnight and 8 am. Another curtailment that he anticipated was giving the City the water tank and the water mains which the Home Power Company maintains at present. The members of the Council voted to have MT Stuart, the City's accountant, come from Sitka to go over MT. Pichottas books and check the figures he has given the City. Mayor Carroll, acting for the Council, will contact the City's attorney, MT. Stabler of Ju- neau, to ascertain just what can be done to prevent the changes that MT. Pinchotta suggests from taking place.
 Rodney Johnston arrived in town Saturday, January 31, by Alaska Coastal. He will be here several days on business as well as visiting re- latives.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Coffee an- nounce the marriage of their daugh- ter, Miss Geraldine Davis, to Mir. Richard Fisk of Seattle. The wed- ding took place in Seattle, Thurs day, January 29, at the home of MT. Fisk's brother. MT Fisk was sta toned fo some time with ACS in Skagway where Miss Davis was a most popular senior in the Skagway Higa School The young couple plan to make their home in Seattle.
 The MS Princeton Hall was in port Monday evening and left early Tuesday morning, February 3, for Juneau. The Rev. and Mrs. John Dodge and small daughter Ruth Anne went to attend the meetings held in Juneau to welcome MT. Will bur La Roe, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyter- ian Church in the U.S.A.
 The Partners, basketball team of the Skagway High School, accom- panied by Coach Barney Anderson and Manager Charles Roehr went to Juneau for a basketball tournament. The members of the team are Roy Dennis, David Ramsey, George Bloom, Tom Tunley, Willie An drews, Ralph Welch, Lloyd Sulli- van, John Hoyt, Jim Beitinger and Jim Alexander.
 Stanley Brown went to Juneau to have some dental work done. He plans to stay for the tournament and return with the team.
 The basketball teams from Haines visited Skagway Monday evening and played two poppy games. Skagway carried off high score in both games.
 The Mission Auxiliary Club was organized at Plus x Mission Mon day evening, February 2. Mrs. V. Sparks, Chairman pro tenn called the meeting to order, and the outline of the constitution was read and approved. The object of the Club will be to aid in the Mission work here and to act as social contact f Il. Ia !