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The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-27
SCHOOL PROGRAM

The Douglas Schools presented their annual Christmas program Thursday evening before full house of parents and townspeople.
 The program opened with an op- eretta presented by the students under and directed by Miss Voll- mer and Mrs. Goldman, teachers.
 The children, in colorful and elaborate costumes, were unusually well trained for their parts and well chosen as characters. They de- picted a dream of two youngsters as they lay on the floor before the home fireplace. Santa Claus and his fairies took them on a trip to Santa Claus land where they enjoyed his fairies and other palace entertainers.
 Tne operetta was followed by the first and second grades who presented Christmas pantomime, depicting the birth of the Lord They were supervised by Mrs. Etol- Wittonen. Other grades and the Girls Glee Club presented several vocal numbers.
 Outstanding single number of he evening was a talented young singer Glen Lougheed, who sang exceptionally well.
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BRITISH ENVOY 10 SOVIET UNION
 SOON 10 RETIRE

MOSCOW, Dec 27.-tR- In- formed foreign sources said today that Sir Maurice Peterson, British Ambassador to the Soviet Union, probably w.ll retire early in the new year.
 This would mean two new Vest ern power envoys to the US.S.R., as Gen. Walter Bedell Smith gen. erally is not expected to return from his present trip to Wash ington.
 Peterson. who is 59 years old. was appointed Ambassador to the So- viet Union May IT, 1946.
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Washington State Among eoIdest In Nation

SEATTLE, Dec. 27.--tRt-Wash- ington was among the coldest states in the union last night but the Weather Bureau predicts that the temperatures will rise somewhat today and tomorrow.
 For the second night in a row, Omak in north central Washing ton reported 20 below zero. Ellens- burg reported 16 below; Colville 10 below. Yakima 2 below, Spokane 0: Walla Walla 13 above; Olympia IT above; Tacoma IS above ana Boeing Field (Seattle) 23 above.
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W. ). Ep5kINE
 DIES, KODIAK

KODIAK, Alaska, Dec. 27.-lR- w. J. Erskine, 69, pioneer Kodiak merchant and owner of one of the largest stores, a dock and wide property holdings, died Friday. He was a native of San Francisco. He came here in 1910
 He was an authority on Kodiak history and collector of Alaska writings and widely known throughout Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-27
REPUBLICAN, NAT. COMMITTEE IS 10
 MEET IN JANUARY

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-lR- Chairman Hugh D. Scott, Jr., has called the Republican National Committee to meet in Omaha, Nebr, Jan. 26-27
 Among other things the com mittee will take up suggestions for a party policy conference some time in 1949
 Scott said in a statement the C nm ttee also will consider plans for organization work in the 1949 loaal elections and the Congress iona elections of 1850, as well as a budget for operating National seadquarteys in Washington dur ing 1949
 Albert White, General Counsel for the Republican party in Alaska stated today that he was advised by long distance radiophone from Washington, D. O., that meet ing would be held of the Repub- lican National Committee, January $ at Omaha, Nebraska, and it was requested that either Mrs. White or himself or some representative oi the Republican party of Alaska attend. It is not known at this time just who will attend, but White assured the National lead CTS soreone from Alaska will be there.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-27
CHURCH PROGRAM TONIGHT

The Douglas Community Church will present it's Christmas program this evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 The program will be followed by colored slides, pictures of scenes along the Alaska Highway and other points of interest encounter ed by the Rev. Treat and his fam fly while on vacation last summer
 Everyone IS cordially invited to the program, which was post poneo until after Christmas Day because of the many other activ- ities in the community.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-27
ALLIED AIRLIFT MAKES SECOND
 SUPPLY RECORD

BERLIN, Dec. 27-tR-The Allied Airlift took advantage of perfect flying weather in the past "A hours to bring 6,430 tons of supplies to blockaded Berlin. It was the second highest tonnage since the lift start ed six months ago yesterday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-27
FIREMAN PARTY-OPEN HOUSE

It was really open house Christ mas night in Douglas, when the Douglas Volunteer Fire Department threw a party for all the people of Juneau, Douglas and Highway
 A continual stream of guests flowed through the doors of the Eagles Hall partaking of refresh ments on the lower floor and later upstairs where a five-piece or chestra was in full swing.
 The leads of refreshments pass ed out during the evening were given with compliments of business
 houses, and the orchestra was composed of the Douglas team of Mary and Gene Estes, Charles Werner, John and Tauno Niemi. According to the guest book placed at the door, between 500 and 500 people of Juneau u-Douglas pass ed through the line between ' o'clock evening and 2:30, morning The excellent committee in , charge of the affair was headed | hy Joe Riedi, Jr., assisted by Doug las Wahto, George Stragier, Wm Dore. Rudy Pusich and others.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-27
395pERS0N5
 ARE KILLED
 AZ WEEKEND
(By the Associated Press)

NBy III6 I1SoOOlaOCu T ICs-7
 Accidents during the Christmas weekend killed at least 395 persons throughout the nation.
 Traffic mishaps took 276 lives between 6 pm Friday and mid night Sunday, exceeding the toll of 165 estimated for this period by the National Safety Council. Of the 119 deaths from miscellaneous causes, at least 37 were from fires
 At New Brunswick, N. J., seven members of one family perished in a fire which destroyed their home Christmas day.
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DR. RYAN SPEAKS

Dr. James c. Ryan, Commission CT of Education, was scheduled to speak on this afternoons 5:15 ra- dio program of the Juneau Wo- mans Club, discussing the recent Northwest Association of Schools meeting in Spokane, Wash.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-27
HUGHES RETURNS

Baranof Hotel Manager William Hughes returned yesterday from two weeks stay in Seattle where he has been under medical care. Hughes was back at his desk to- day after undergoing an operation and several days disqualification.
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week. She was taken to the White Pass Hospital where she stayed until Friday, when Mrs. Burfield obtained permission to take her on the Princess Norah to Juneau 10 consult pr. Moore of Sitka.
 The Flcrence Circle of the Or der of the Eastern Star met on afternoon at the Dewar home with Mrs Mary Sheldon as hostess. Thirteen members were present. The officers for l949 were announced; President, Mrs. Lottie Gaffy: President, Mrs. Olire Talbot; and Secretary Treasurer, Mrs. Pauline Prihbernow. The ladies voted to order an oil heater for the small banquet room at the Masonic Hall. Plans for installa- ton were discussed. Delicious re- frez zhments of peach shortcake and coffee were served.
 The Princess Norah was in port Friday morning MT. and Mrs. Richard Fisk and small son re- turned from vacation trip to the states.
 Mir. and Mrs. Emmitt Soldin of Paradise. California, and MT. and Mrs. Elmer Jones of Seattle arriv- ed to spend the Christmas holidays with their parents, MI. and Mrs. Hans Soldin. Mrs. Gordon Blan- chard and small son returned home from Seattle.
 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Church and small son Donald left on the Prin- cess Norah to go to Arkansas where they plan to spend three months visiting with relatives. Frank Housley went to Vancouver, B. c. to spend the holidays.
 The installation of the officers of Naomi Chapter No. g, O.E.S. was held Friday evening, beceM- Der IT at the Masonic Hall. The hall was beautifully decorated With Christmas greens and large group ings of poinsettias and branches covered with ice" A large star made of the emblematic colors with Christmas tree lights burned in the East. At various points n the room red candles burned in birch log holders. All this beau tiful work was done by Mrs. George Hooker. The Installing officers were Miss Lottie Gaffy, Installing Officer; Mrs. Pauline Pribbernow, Installing Marshal; Mrs. Frances Hooker, Installing Chaplain; and Mrs. Birdie Roger, Installing Organist Mrs. William
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having arrived from his at Nome. His father, M. J. Kibby, did not make it
 home for Christmas.
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BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS

It was very nice Christmas in Douglas. There was snow aplenty, Christmas trees were lighted in most homes and many outside decorations. Most elabor- ate of the outside decorations was at the Charles Tuckett home on Fifth Avenue. where large color ed rainbow circled the house. Many families held open house to their friends and with a large commun- ity party for all on "Wednesday, and the even larger event spon- sored by the Volunteer Fire De- partment Christmas Day, everyone had an opportunity to meet every one else and exchange greetings.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-27
FROM ANCHORAGE

Staley G. Wilke of Anchorage IS at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-27

Nurse, held the second Well Baby Clinic" at the Health Center Mon day afternoon. The clinic was well attended Miss Hanson re- turned to Haines Monday after noon.
 MT. and Mrs. Roy Gelotte from aaines came to Skagway Sunday evening to spend the Christmas holidays visiting MT. and Mrs. Ted Gregg and family.
 The Art Larson residence IS last acquiring fireplace. on the north u9ll pi ihe bvlpg room II york contnuee a. rapidly the next fen days as 1t has the past two the chimney will he ready for Santy to sllde down on Christmas Eve.
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The infant son of Mir and Mrs. Silas Dennis was a patient III the White Pass Hospital fer three days the past week, but is well enough to be home again.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-27

from the White Pass and Yukon Railroad It was also suggested that an oven of bricks be built around the pipe coming down from the hills. If this were heated by an oil burner, the city would not have 10 worry about the water freezing. While it was thought that a large enough oven and two oil burners might be feasible, it was also thought that this would be very expensive. Considerable discussion was held on this subject. It wss stated that wire would he sent to the Yukon Equipment Company in regards to the Semi i Trailer Type Steam Generator for q confirmed price and guaranteed date of delivery. This is the same Stype generator that negotiations were made for earlier in the year.
 The Mayor stated that the chil- dren wanted to roller skate and that he had been informed that
 the floor in the present Civic Gen. ter would be worn thru in a per iod of two CT three years from skating. He stated that it was his opinion that it would be cheaper for the City to guarantee the l Presbyterian Church that the floor would be replaced when it was worn out. He stated that if the City were to have a Civic Center it would be necessary to secure a i building, install rest rooms. furnish heat and lights as well as supervis-
 ion, which would be a far greater 1 expense than replacing the floor
 in the present building It was l suggested that the City donate so much money each year to this pro- ject. Councilman William Feero, Jr. was instructed to discuss this matter and report back to the Council
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-27

SKAGWAY. Dec. 20- Jimmie Joe Anderson. infant son of MT, and Mrs. c. A. Anderson, who has been so very i'll with influenza meningitis, is improving
 The infant son of Mir and Mrs SiIas Dennis was a patient III the White Pass Hospital fer three days the past week. but is well enough, to be home again.
 Leo H. Saarela, Director of Min ing Extension for the University of Alaska, has been conducting a course in Geology and prospecting st the Skagway High School for the past week. Eighteen are sign ed up and-considering the wealth er-response has been good. Special study will be given the radioactive minerals. Glasses are to continue for another two weeks.
 The Emblem Club met Friday evening. Dec. 10, in order that the toys which have been prepared for the Orthopedic Hospital be brought in and arrangements be made for mailing them. The Club purchased TIE Bond It was decided that in the future when the weather was colder than 10 degrees above zero that the meet ing would be automatically can- celled. Christmas cards were mail ed to all the sister chapters. Re- treatments were served by Mrs. William Bigham and Mrs. William Beitinger. The remainder of the evening was spent in bowling.
 Sunday afternoon, December 12, | Dr. Pelletier made an emergency flight to Skagway. He returned { to Whitehorse Monday on the train pr. Fred Swanson of the Public Health Service arrived from Ju- neau Monday afternoon by Alaska Coastal to be in charge of the White Pass Hospital while Dr. Dahl | is on his vacation trip. pr. Swan son was accompanied by his wife and small daughter Ann.
 A special meeting of the Com mon Council of the City of Skag way, was held Monday evening at | the City Hall It was the concen- sus of the Council that in the event that it became necessary to heat the water in the mains that | a locomotive would be secured
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NewsY Noies
 From SkagwaY

sKAGwAY, Dec, 20 Jimmie Joe Anderson. infant son of MT. and Mrs. c. A. Anderson. who has been so very i'll with influenza meningitis. is improving
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-27

Mrs. Jeanette De Gruyter, grand mother of the Hillary sisters = Mrs. William Burfield. Mrs. Charles Clark and Mrs. Johnny ODaniel- slipped and fractured her hip last
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AT BARANOF

O. w. Grannell of Fairbanks II at the Baranof Hotel.
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Mis- Hanson, the Pubic Health
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The Womans Club meeting and the regular meeting of Skagway Aerie No. 25, FOE, were both cancelled because of the extreme ly cold weather and high winds.
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The Ladies Auxiliary to Aerie No. 25, FOE, held short meet ing Tuesday evening at the Eagles Hall. The ladies were asked to assist in the wrapping of the gifts for the Eagles Christmas party. The ladies then went to the home of Mrs. William Bigham, where the second of the series of pinochle parties was held. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Bigham and Mrs. William Beitinger with Mrs. Harry Church assisting.
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HERE FROM NOME Ralph Kibby is home for the
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week. She was taken to the White Pass Hospital where she stayed until Friday, when Mrs Burfield obtained permission to take her on the Princess Norah to Juneau 10 consult pr. Moore of Sitka.
Evening star., 1948-05-20
lair Force and Navy
'At Odds Over Plan
For Giant Carrier
by the Asseciatsd Press

The proposal to build supersize
aircraft carrier may reopen an Air
Force-Navy argument supposed to
have been quieted by high command
agreement two months ago.
Some high Air Force officials take
a dim view Of the Navy's plan
backed by President Truman and
Secretary OF Defense Forrestal-to
construct q 65,000-ton, fiush-deck
carrier from which long-range
planes could be launched. But what
form the Air Force opposition may
assume is not yet clear.
Nub of Controversy.
The nub of the developing con-
troversy is this:
The Air Force contends that the
assignment of missions worked out
at the high command conferences
with Mr.. Forrestal at Key West, Fla,
in March specified two things:
/. The primary function OF the
Air Force is strategic air warfare
defined as the destruction of fac
tories, sources of raw material, rail
and highway systems and other
things making up an enemys war
making capacity.
2. The Navy's primary air func-
ton is support Of naval cam
paign" defined as an operation or
series of operations by ships, planes
and marines to gain, extend or
maintain control of the sea-.
Despite this, the Air Force main
tains that a carrier Of the size
planned-with an unobstructed fight
deck more than 1000 feet long
undoubtedly would be used to launch
big planes, possibly carrying atomic
missiles as well as conventional
bomb loads, to strike at strategic
targets.
This, the Air Force feels. would
result in the Navy's encroaching on
it's assigned duty.
Refuse to Support Idea.
For this reason. it is understood
that Air Force representatives at
sessions of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
(Army Mayfair Force have re-
fused to support the idea of super
carriers.
Mr.. Forrestal, in a recent letter
to a House Armed Services Sub
committee, said the carrier project
has the approval of President Tru-
man and himself. He made no
reference to agreement by the joint
chiefs. The full Armed Services
Committee approved the carrier
project this week.
The letter reiterated what Mr..
Forrestal had told reporters previ-
ously-that he wants single pro-
totype" super built as pat
tern in case a fleet of such ships is
needed in some future emergency.
The Navy has disclaimed officially
Evening star., 1948-05-20

any intention to trespass on the All
Forces strategic bombing duty.
Bigger Decks Required.
One Navy explanation Of the need
for $1,000 or 10000 ton carriers is
that the growing size and weight of
fighter and torpedo-bom aircraft
require a bigger, more heavily con-
structed flight deck. Navy men also
say that with the growing use Of
jet fighters longer decks are desir-
able, especially for landing the high
speed air craft.
Navy men do not deny-but also
do not emphasize-that the flight
deck of the super-carriers would
make possible the use Of large,
multi-engine bombers.
Speculation has been that such
carriers could approach an enemy
coast thousands of miles distant
from American home bases, launch
its bombers and strike targets well
beyond the range of present day
ong-distance bombers operated by
the Air Force. The argument against
this has been that carriers are
highly vulnerable to both submarine
andSair attack,
Evening star., 1948-05-20
Two Held Here on Charges
OF conceaIinq Corn Whisky

Two men charged with removing
and concealing corn whisky were
held under $500 bond each yesterday
for a hearing before United States
Commissioner Needham G. Turnage
Wednesday.
One Of them, John Gatewood. so.
colored, Of Arundel County, Md,
was arrested as he slept in an
automobile in the 900 block Of
Seventh street Sc. Monday. Pvts.
Oliver T. Comm and Edward s.
Guptin said he was using two half
gallon bottles Of non tax-paid
whisky for 4 pillow.
In q nearby house they arrested
Teddy w. Thorpe, 81, of Accokeek.
Md. The policemen said Thorpe
admitted ownership Of the car but
could not understand the presence
of . case Of corn whisky found in
the trunk compartment.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-12-30
PUBLIC SALES

HAVING SOLD my farm to a
coal company, | will sell at
public auction at my farm To-
Gated two and One-half miles
west of Berne, and two miles
east of Fulda, on main road be
tween Berne and Fulda, on:
FRIDAY, JANUARY a. 1949
the following personal property
consisting of machinery, live
stock and other miscellaneous
items, commencing promptly at
1900 o'clock.
Livestock: 20 head of cattle,
cow, six years old, due to fresh
en- February 7; COW, five years
old, due March 7; COW, five
years old, due April II; COW,
three years old, due April 81;
COW, five years old, due March
Is; cow, four years old, due
March II; cow, five years old,
due March 30; COW, four years
cid, due February 4; cow, three
years old, due April IA; COW,
two years, due January II; nine
good spring calves, white face
bull, IS months old; OlC SOW,
due March IL; nine shoats, two
horses, one five years old and
one mare, seven years old, each
weighing 1900 pounds, both are
sound and we'll broke; a Collie
stock dog, and SO New Hamp-
shire pullets, now laying,
Machinery: Bradley manure
spreader on rubber, Case NOW
q, good as new; John Deere
grain drill, hillside ploW, binder,
disc harrow, spike tooth har-
TOW, hay tedder hay rake, John
Deere one horse corn drill, low
wheeled wagon, good sled, three
shovel ploW, single shovel ploW,
forge and blacksmith tools, good
electric separator, good dOuEle
set of work harness, Stewart
electric shearing machine, corn
shelter, feed grinder, sausage
mill, and 34hp gasoline engine
Miscellaneous: Approximately
100 bushels of wheat, approx
mately ITS bushels of sorted
| corn, approximately four tons OF
baled straw, hay in NOW, Il
gallons of sorghum molasses
two iron kettles, pair of plat
form scales, four I0-gallon mills
cans, some household goods anC
ether small tools of value toe
numerous to mention.
TermS-Cash.
CLARENCE SCHOTT, OWneI
James Watson, Auctioneer
25 26 81
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-12-30
IN THE COURT OF
COMMON PLEAS
PUBLIC NOTICE TO
CONTRACTORS

SEALED BIDS will be received by
the Board of Education OF the sum
merfield Village. Local Senoo6 LIS, LIS
S@unerintendent, @ H. c. Secrest, Cald--
We'll. Noble County, Ohio, until l2:oo
O'clock noon, Eastern Standard Time
January 25 1949, and will be publicly
opened and read aloud, for turnlsh-
ing all materials, ana an re1padei perieTh,r,d and
re- reconstruct the Heating System in
iEe present Public School Building
on their premises in Summerfield,
Noble County, Ohio, according, to
Plans and Specifications pr prepareea I7 dai hy
tered Architect, 1873 Ray Avenue,
N. W, New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Plans. Specifications and Contract
Documents are on file at the office
Of H. c. Secrest, County Superln-
tendent of the Board above men
toned, and at the office of the
Architect. The Drawings, Specifica-
tions, Instructions to Bidders, Fro
posed Forms, etc, are obtalnaole
from the office Of the Architect. All
ity With the General Code Of Ohio l,io
on blank forms furnished by the
Architect and shall be enclosed in a
sealed envelope and addressed to
the Board of Education Of the sum
merfield Village Local school o1dorssd Dis5
tTlCt, NODlc NOul4tS' tsINI:s.LS
proposals for Heating & Ventiiatlng,
Tor other specific branch of work.
for the Summerfield Village Local
School District, on the outside OF
the envelope. .. l,r
Certified Check in the amount or
five percent (5Gc) or an approved
Surety Company's Bond made un-
conditionally payable to the Clerk
Treasurer Of the Board of Education.
as a guaranty of it being properly
to fifty percent 5000 of the Con-
tract sum. The amount of sucit
guaranty shall be retained by the
Board of Education and for liqul-
dated damages sustained by reason
of his failure to do so. :,
Attention is called to the General
Conditions and Instructions to Bid
ders included in the Specifications,
and to the special requirements relarc
tive to Wage Rates, and hours OF
employment.
for a period of 80 days after the
date of opening bids.
The Board of Education reserves
the right to reject any and all bids.
By order of the Board of Educa-
! ton of the Summerfield Village
Local School District Noble County,
Bids to be filed at the Noble
County superintendent of Schools,
H. c. Secrest. Caldwell, Noble Coun-
H. c. SECREST,
County Superintendent of Schools,
Summerfield Village Local School
District, Noble County, Ohio.
! "a 25 26 81
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-12-30
WAN I AID SECT
NOTICES

l WILL BE at the following
places to assist the public in
making out their income tax re-
turns:
Wednesday, December 20, at
BatesVille tOWnhouSe.
Thursday, December 30, Sum
merfield township trustee build
ing.
Friday, December 81, Sarahs-
vile, Highman's Store.
Monday, january 3, at Fulda
school building.
Tuesday, January 4, Harrietts-
vile toWnhouse.
Wednesday, January 5, at the
Brookfield grade school build
ing.
Thursday, January 6, at my
home, one mile south of Berne.
Friday, January 7, at Sarahs-
vile, Highman's Store.
Saturday, January 8, at Sum-
merfield township trustee build
ing.
Monday, January 10, at Mt.
Ephraim school.
Tuesday, January II, Bates
vile toWnhouSe.
Wednesday, January II, Jack
son tOWnhouse.
Thursday, January 13, Cald-
we'll AAA office.
Friday, January ID, Caldwell
AAA office.
Saturday, January Is at my
home, one mile south of Berne,
and you may see me at my
home on evenings.
EDWIN CRUM
05 1c 81