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Evening star., 1948-02-28

Dear Sir:
MY daughter, who lives in England, sent me
the inclosed poem, hoping that you. the birds
best friend, might be able to use it,
Sincerely, F. N"
We are happy to print this verse, in prose
form, which we think more adapted to it:
PLEASE FEED THE BIRDS"
"Do you ever think when you hear the birds
sing when flowers are gay, in the laughter Of
spring, or in summer when kindly trees give
their green shade, and ask yourself, last
winter, what did do for the birds aid?'
when they were cold, and hungry, and SO
thirsty, too, they still tried to be cheerful and
sing to you. So start today, whether it Is fine,
snowy or wet, to feed the birds every morning,
and never forget.
IF you have no garden, there's always a
corner in the street, where the birds will come
and so thankfully eat; and don't forget, they
are thirsty, too, so If you can, somewhere put
hot water in an old pan, so that in winter 1t
will not quickly freeze. and birds will come
to drink, and splash if they please.
Remember, they need water in the summer
as well, when heat burns the streets and dries
up the deepest we'll. If you do this, If you spare
your crumbs and "a few minutes each day, then
when birds sing to you, you can say How
lovely! And I can feel that it is fair because
each day help little with their care'"
So Nancy NJ, from across the sea, sends a
message inspired by lifelong love for the birds
Of the world.
We would amend the above suggestions by
asking for the use of warm water, rather
than hot, in the drinking place in winter.
Birds are not used to really hot water, and
a bill dipped in might cause bit OF harm.
whereas just warm water cannot do this, and
will do about as much good in keeping the
water from freezing.
The best plan, perhaps, is to use mildly warm
water, placed in the sun.
This always pleases the songsters. If a set
bird bath is not available, a shallow pan or
dish is good. This should be placed not too
close to the feeding place, at least 10 feet away
Birds are not dainty feeders, in any sense;
If the watering dish is too close, it will be fouled
with husks of seeds.
If you have no garden, as the verse states
do not let that worry you.
The birds are always hungry, in the cold
A little food, grain or seed, or bread, is
always acceptable, even when thrown along
the sidewalk. Let no "city beautiful per-
sons protest; the birds shortly clean it up so
that there is no litter at all, except for few
minutes.
There are many good people who make it a
practice to purchase peanut butter crackers, as
sold in small packages, and to sprinkle these
along close to buildings as they walk.
This gives the downtown sparrows and
pigeons, also the starlings, treat.
It is always possible for the friend Of birds
to take away from his restaurant slice Of
bread or top of a roll, to sprinkle in tree boxes
and at other points IN the cold.
Evening star., 1948-02-28

Woman is the misunderstood creature
who decides that as long as she doesn't
look right in slacks she is more the
ballerina-Ski type
Evening star., 1948-02-28

A move is on to organize world fed
Grafton. for mental health If it means
to open asylums for the sane, 1t is not
too soon.
Evening star., 1948-02-28
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE

G. How much does 1t cost the Government
annually to maintain the National Labor Re-
lations Board?-E. MS.
A. The total appropriations for the National
Labor Relations Board in 1947 amounted to
$4,453500.
Evening star., 1948-02-28

@. What is the population Of Alaskan
p. M. 8.
A. In 1910, the population numbered 1854
Of which 39,170 were whites and the remainder
Indians and Eskimos. The present population
is estimated to be 81 1000. the increase being
in the white population.
Evening star., 1948-02-28
This and That
BIZ Charles E. Trdce1Dell
"CLERMONT, Fla.

By I7LUTEES T.. ITUCEUHW
"CLERMONT Fla
Dear Sir
More thanks than can be carried on a
postal for the lessons drawn from the squirrel
story recently in your column
II always look for your article soon after
the paper arrives. Very truly, c. w. B."
SUNDERLAND PLACE.
Dear Sir:
IN. L. C.'s letter in your delightful column
shows that he is not only bird lover but also
writer.
I'm these times, with so much to worry
about, your column is truly refreshing.
Sincerely, K M"
SIXTEENTH STREET
Evening star., 1948-02-28

@. Where Is the Navajo Trail?-C. Mob.
A. The Public Roads Administration says
the Navajo Trail cannot be definitely located
as 1t is more or less traditional. Part Of the
Navajo Trail Is In New Mexico.
Evening star., 1948-02-28

O. When will the new tunnel connecting
Manhattan with Brooklyn be completed7-
J. M. E.
A.. It Is expected that the tunnel will be
opened in 1949 Known as the Brooklyn
Battery Tunnel, it will be the longest vehicular
tunnel in the country.
Evening star., 1948-02-28

Q. Why are the mountains In Northwest
Arkansas named Boston?-L. 3.
A. One traveller crossing Arkansas by stage
(1858-ls67) wrote, 1.-The term Boston Noun
tains' is, believe, derived from q prevailing
western fashion Of applying this name to
anything which Is considered very dificult."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-11-17
SMALL BOAT SOON GAN TIE up AT 10
 PROTECTED FLOATS

Soon fishermen and sportsmen in small boats will have ten more places in Southeast Alaska waters where they can tie up in bad wealth CT. Installation of mooring floats will begin next week
 The Territorial Highway Engi- neers' office has awarded the con- tract to Hayes & Whiteley (Juneau for the lump sum of s3,370, to in stall mooring floats in ten designat- ed sites along Stephens Passage Seymour Canal and Chatham and Icy Straits.
 The bids. opened yesterday, in cluded others by Willis & Bryson, and Edwin Hildre, both Juneau firms.
 The installations probably will be completed early next month, al though the contract allows until December g.
 Bids will te publicly opened Tues day on construction of some 750 lineal feet of roadway at Tee liar bor. Bid forms, plans and specified tions can be obtained at the office of Felix J. Toner, Shattuck Build ing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-11-17
5 HUNTERS, 5 DEER
 FROM CHlCHkG0F HUNT

Better luck than most hunters had is reported by a party that returned yesterday via Alask "a Coastal Airlines from Chicagof Is- land. The hunters returned with a deer apiece, thinking the outing was fine but the hunting poor, until they heard of the generally small take.
 The group included Ralph J. Riv- CTS, Alaska Attorney General; Will liam Hixson, direc tor of Alaska Aeronautics and Communications Commission; Huntley Gruening of Alaska Coastal Airways; Carson Lawrence. owner of Sullys Bakery, and Max Rogers, deputy marshal of Sitka.
 Rivers. who had gone to Sitka to conduct sale of property, also contacted a numter of persons con- cerned with municipal, school and territorial affairs, and took care of matters of interest to the Territory in the U S. Commissioners Court, tefore taking leave for hunting. He was weather-bound in Sitka the first week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-11-17
BETA SIGMA PHI
 FALL FORMAL TO
 BE GALA AFFAIR

Here's tn t news you've been waiting for the perfect overature to the Holiday Season. The Beta Sigma Phi Fall Formal, always a tr,ght spot in Juneau's social sea- son, is scheduled for Wednesday evening, November "A. On that eve ming before Thanksgiving, Beta Sigma Phi takes over the Baranof Lounge and Gold Room to bring new heights in dancing pleasure A floor show quite unlike anything presented in Juneau in recent years, will keynote the evenings entertain ment. A specially trained corps de balleresque" in a spectacular debut, as well as speciality songs and danc- es, will form the show.
 Climax of the evening will be the colorful coronation of the Sweet heart of Beta Sigma Phi. to take place at the magical hour of mid night. Final selection of this Queen for Night will rest in the hands of all present at the dance. A promi- nent Territorial official will be there to lead the lucky lady into the Queens Waltz.
 Tickets for this festive formal occasion are now on sale from members of the sorority. Beginning Thursday morning, tickets may also be obtained at the Baranof Cigar Stand.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-11-17
LEGION AUXILIARY
 lk5TAlLS OFFICERS
 AND INITIATES THREE

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Am erican Legion, Juneau Post No. 4, met in the Legion Dugout last eve ming. Committee reports were pre- sented, three emeinoers were well comed into the organization, and ot- ficers installed.
 Mrs Agnes Kiefer reporting on Rehat ilitat.on, told of the need for Christmas gifts and wrap pings for the free gift shops in veterans hospitals. Auxiliary mem bers voted to send S10. to the Vet erans Hospital in Portland, Ore, for purchasing Christmas wrappings
 Mrs. Mabel Lybeck. chairman of the Child Welfare committee. dis cussed the needs of the children at the Mt Edgecumbe Orthopedir Hos pital It was decided to write .or the names Of children having birthdays in che month, and remember each one of them on his birthday.
 Mrs. Msrilyn Dapcevich and Mrs. Sandra Zenger were appointed to work with the Legion committee to plan joint Legion and Auxiliary meetings.
 Following the short business meeting installation of officers was held. Installing Officer Edna Policy was assisted by Agnes Kieter, Act ing Sergeant-at-Arms. Officers in- stalled were Leone Lincoln. Second Vice-president; Silva Zenger, Secre- tary-TreaSurer; and Sandra Zeng- CT, Sergeant Arms.
 Initiation of new members was held. Mrs H. s. Waldemar, Rosina Davis, and Ilah Parmenter were well comed into the Auxiliary by Anita Garnick, Initiation Officer.
 Refreshments were served by Hattie Peterman and Anna Bod ding. After the social hour busy Auxiliary members tegan preparing for the Rummage Sale which was held today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-11-17
(CNG. JACKSON
 EXPLAINS WHY
 NO ALASKA TRIP

Following the previous message that he would have to cancel his proposed Alaska trip, Congressman Henry M. Jackson tD-Wash.) sent this telegram to Alaska Delegate F. L. (Bob) Bartlett from Everett:
 Must be in Geneva, Switzerland, by November 29 represent our coun- try at the Maritime Conference.
 owing to bad weather and ad- verse flying conditions at this time of year, l believe it would be in- advisable for me to take trip to AL aska at this time.
 Win make arrangements for the trip at later date.
 Please advise when you arrive veattle so that I can see ycu before I leave here.'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-11-17

ON PRINCESS LOUISE MT. and Mrs George Kenny are
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-11-17
A DAUGHTER, BRADFORDS

A baby daughter was born yes terday morning to MT and Mrs Curtis Bradford in St. Ann's Hos- pital at Juneau. The baby weigh cd 8 pounds and l ounce at birth and has been named Karen. At home she will join a brother, Cur lis, Jr.. who is three years oi age.
 Her grandmother, Mrs. Mildred Green, of Oakland. California, is visiting at the Bradford home, in anticipation of the grandchild.
 Bradford is a Standard Oil em- ployee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-11-17
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
FIRE MEETING TOMORROW

It was announced this morning that a meeting of the Douglas Vol unteer Fire Department will be held tomorrow, Thursday, evening, in the City Hall, taking the place of the regular meeting date last Thursday. The refreshment com- mittee announced that all mem bers attending should take a spoon as baked beans will be on the eve ning's menu.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-11-17
MSS RUTH JOHNSON SPEAKS ON ENGLAND AT BETA SIGMA pHI

Miss Ruth Johnson, new mem Der of the Junior High School 1 faculty in the Juneau schools, en- | tertained members of Beta Sigma Phi at their regular meeting Tues day night, with "reminiscences ot her year in postwar England.
 Miss Johnson spent year teaching in small boys school north of London, as one of the first group of exchange teachers to travel to England since the war
 Aside from her teaching duties, her stay in the country was mark, ed by many high points, greatest of which was undoubtedly her op- pcrtunity to meet Queen Elizabeth. In informal conversation with the Queen. she found her to be most friendly and sociable person.
 As the first group of teachers to come from America in so many years, the members of Miss John sons group encountered many dit- faculties in becoming adjusted to English customs and living con- d!tions. Perhaps their biggest problem was suffering out the hardest winter since 1890, amid the antiquated living facilities of the smaller English towns. The teachers found housing habits to be a prolongation of grandmother's ay-uncomfortable, but charming with apparently no desire for mcdernization on the part of to- days generation.
 During the year, many side trips enabled Miss Johnson to observe the great variety of the English countryside In an area about the size of Minnesota, she found the mountainous Scottish country, with its lovely lakes in "a fresh natural setting, travelled south through picturesque, ancient cath edral towns as well as old slum districts, into the flat midlands, which is the agricultural center Oi England, and down south of London to the resort country. She visited Stratford- Avon, where she saw many Shsjlespearean plays produced and listened to noted lec- turers at Oxxford and Cambridge.
 Speaking of the educational standards of England, Miss John sen mentioned how avid the Eng fish children were to adopt Ameri- eanisms, especially American slang. Up to about the sixth grade Eng fish schooling is much like the American. Beyond that, about 20 per cent of the students are eli gible for the secondary grammar school, which features a highly cultural and advanced curriculum, by our standards. The balance of the pupils may go to the sec ondary modern school, which they attend until they are about Is years old and then go to work. A few very fortunate children may attend technical or vocational schools, or the very expensive public" schools
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-11-17
MRS. MCLEAN TO VISIT
 ON CAMBRIDGE ISLAND

To spend the winter in the States, Mrs Elsie Mclean left on the Prin- cess Lou'se for Seattle She will visit Ter sisters who reside at the family nome on Bainbridge Island.
 Mrs. Mclean recently sold her home at Fifth and Kennedy to MT. and Mrs. Lloyd Coe. MT. Coe is with the Territorial Health Department here.
 Mrs. Mclean plans to return to Juneau next spring, either in March or April
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-11-17
FORESTRY PICS SHOWN

Following the regular meeting of Nugget Chapter, No. 2, Ordei of Eastern Star last evening, Ken meth Clem entertained the mem- bers with two Forestry sound films one showing the work of the U. S. Forest Service and the U. s. De- partment of Agriculture in the United States in general and one titled Tongass Timberland, show ing Southeast Alaska The films were obtained through the courtesy of the Juneau office of the U. s. Forest Service
 During the business meeting with Worthy Matron Edith Bar ras presiding, plans were made for a Christmas party and announce ments were made that the next regular meeting will be election of officers.
 ON PRINCESS LOUISE
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-11-17
KIWANIAMS MEET
 FOR NOON LUNCHEON

The Kiwanis Club met for their weekly noon luncheon meeting today at the Baranof Hotel, with Is mem bers present.
 Dr. H. Harris, reporting on the Kiwanis-sponsored Christmas seal drive, now completed, said that th.s years total topped last years by more than S2c0 He expressed ap- preciation to all business men who cooperated to make the drive a suocess. Every district exceeded last years donations, he reported, some giving double the amount.
 Charles Everts of the Veterans Administration, luncheon guest, was introduced.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-11-17
ELECTION CANVASS
 WORK CONTINUES

Work of the Territorial Canvass ing Board continues each day all though official returns still are incomplete
 The count for the Third Divls- ion was finished yesterday, except for three precincts from which no report has been received.
 Work on the incomplete Fourth Division was under way today, in the office of Lew M. Williams, Secretary of Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-11-17
SUBS WINFIELD SCHOOL

Mrs Kenneth Clem is teaching this week at the Winfield School on Glacier Highway, substituting for Thomas Marshal, regular teach CT, who underwent surgery at St. Ann's Hospital in Juneau
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-11-17
GRAHAM-DAVIS WEDDING TO BE
 FIELD TONIGHT

Miss Ginger Graham will be- come the bride of Mir. Charles Davis this evening at 3:30 o'clock at the Northern Light Presbyter- ian Church. The Rev. Willis R. Booth will read the vows.
 MT. Royal O'Reilly will give the bride in marriage Mrs Lennie Lemrke will be the brides only attendant. MT Rudy Pusich will be best man and ushers will be Mir. James DeMers and MT. Eu- gene Lockridga
 All friends of the couple are in- vited to attend the wedding.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-11-17

passengers on the Princess Louise enrcute to Seattle, where they will make their home for the winter MT Kenny is troll fisherman, and will return in the spring.
 Also on the Princess as a pass enger is s. P. Moe, who will join his wife at Tacoma and later both to return to their home here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-11-17
SON FOR GAMBLEs

MT. and Mrs. Charles Gamble are the proud parents of son, who was born yesterday afternoon at St. Ann's Hospital. The baby tipped the scales at seven pounds 15 ounces.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-10-29
ON Coulter
News From Coulter .
Committees For Year Appointed AT
Home Demonstration Club Meeting

poured the coffee. A quiz on books
was enjoyed with Mrs. Lee Thorn
as winning first prize and Mrs.
George Douglas winning second.
There we've seventeen members
present.
All Club Officers
The All club held their first
meeting of the school year at the
school house Wednesday W h c n
Miss Vela Mckinley, Home DEM
onstration agent met with the
girls and Mr.. Mauldin 4-H direc-
tor met with the boys. Officers
were elected as follows for the
boys: Calvin Thomas, president;
Audy Kent Ladnier. vice-presi-
dent; Jack Roberts, secretary. For
the girls: Marion Delcomyn, pres
ident. Marie Gassaway, vice
president: Roberta Salisbury, sec
rotary. The Four-Leaf Glover
girls made cup towels and All
club girls made covered buttons.
The boys filled out their year
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-10-29

The Home Demonstration club
held its October meeting at the
school house Friday afternoon
with Mrs. Hurley Guillotte, pres
ident, presiding. Committees were
appointed for the coming year
as follows: program, Mrs. E. B.
Townsend and Mrs. Lee Thomas;
flower, Mrs. Joe Wier; garden,
Mrs. c. f. Roberts; All advisor,
Mrs. Gertrude German; health,
Mrs. Walter Fuller; leader train
ers. Mrs. Lee Rouse and Mrs, Joe
Wier: historian, Mrs. Della Mar
tin. Mrs. J. c. Trussell, ST., gave
a talk on Books. Mrs. Joe Wier
gave instructions On bound but
ton holes and how to put zippers
in skirts and plackets. Record
books were handed to the club
secretary. Mrs. E. p. Townsend
and Mrs. Hurley Guillotte were
hostesses and served sandwiches
andscoffee. Mrs. George Douglas
presided at the silver service and
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-10-29

banked with chrysanthemums,
fern and ivy and branched can
delabra held white tapeFs.
Preceding the entrance of the
bridal party, Roy Blades, uncle
of the groom, sang, Il Love You
Truly" which was followed by
the lovely music of Liebestraum.
Given in marriage by her ia
Their, the bride wore a gown of
white brocaded taffeta with pam
els of delicate lace. Her fingertip
rveil of illusion and a colonial bou-
quet of rosebuds, centered with
gardenias, completed her costume.
Her only attendant was her
cousin, Miss Patricia Richards,
who wore bronze lace. Her cor
sage was of yellow roses and she
wore a tiara of yellow rosebuds.
The groom was attended by his
uncle, Bert Blades, of Moss Point.
After the ceremony a reception
was held at the home when the
three TERED wedding cake, topped
by a miniature bride and groom,
was served by Mrs. John Watz
of Pascagoula with Mrs. A. j.
Schotz of Moss Point presiding
at the punch bowl.
Mrs. Knapp, mother of tn e
bride, wore a dress of white
lowered green crepe with a cor
sage of white carnations. Mrs.
Rouse vas attired in gray crepe
and a corsage of pink carnations.
Mrs. Rouse was a resident of
Hancock, Wis, until five years
ago when she moved with her
parents to Mississippi. She at
tended Pascagoula high school
and Perkinston Junior college.
She has been employed as a med
ical secretary at the Veterans
hospital in Biloxi.
The groom served with the
armed forces with overseas serv-
ice in Japan and after the wal
he completed his schooling. He
and his bride will make their
home in Biloxi. following a short
honeymoon.
Attending the wedding from
out of town were Mr.. and Mrs.
Duane Knapp and children
Paducah, KY; 1t. and Mrs. Ken
meth Knapp and son, Saipan;
Mrs. Donald Knapp and daugh-
ter, Long Beach, Calf; Mr.. and
Mrs. j. II. Abbott and Kneeland
Abbott, Pensacola, Fla; Miss A.
B. Abbott, Mrs. Gladys Richards,
Mrs. John King and son, Miss
Irene Boswell and Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Hayes, Ocean Springs;
Mrs. Thames Blades and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Myrtis Ford, Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Turnage and daughter,
Mrs. Volney Hover and .Vn, Miss
Betty Jean Simmons, Mrs. Clara
Cochran, Mrs. j. w. Blades, A.
Blades, Bert Blades, MI. and Mrs.
A. ]. Schotz, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Blades, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
RYDER Moss Point; Mr. and Mrs.
L. S. Rouse, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Berry and sons, Mrs. Ross Grady,
Mrs. George Clark and daugh-
tiers, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Rouse,
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-10-29

books. Refreshments Of cold
drinks and cookies were served
by Marion Delcomyn and Marie
GassoWay.
Place Second at Camporee
The Boy Scout Troop 228 at
tended the fall eamporee at
Griffin Park in Moss Point Fri
day and Saturday and won sec
ond place. Scouts who attended
were Calvin Thomas, Talmadge
Shaw, Earl Gautier. IL. c. Pen
ton, Leonard Fuller, Frank and
johnnie Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Fowler,
en- route from South Carolina to
Mobile, visited Mr.. Fowler's sis
ter and family, Mrs. H. II. Adams.
MI. and Mrs. Ellis Adams Of
Pearl River spent the weekend
visiting Mr.. Adams parents, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. II. Adams, and Mrs.
Adams mother. Mrs. Lillian
Cochran.
Marby and Louise Penton who
are students at Perkinston Junior
college spent the weekend with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. A,
Penton.
Julian Williams Of Mobile spent
several days with his aunt, Mrs.
Louise Thomas, last week.
Mrs. L. w. Fuller returned Sat
urday from Hattiesburg where
she spent the past week visiting
her brothers, Kenneth, Joe and
jamie Bodman.
MIR. and Mrs. Walter Fuller
we're notified that their son,
James, who broke his ankle
while playing football at West
Point, Miss. recently is still con-
fined to bed.
Mr.. and Mrs, John Parker, Al
bert j. Parker of Lucedale, and
Mrs. E. j. Baum of Pascagoula
were SUNDAY dinner guests Of the
Misses Taylor and nephew Al
bert Taylor.
Floyd Penton, who is employed
in New Orleans, visited his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Pentonr
Wednesday and Thursday.
Mrs. Lewis Nichols and Mrs.
Robert Horgan and Mrs. Edo
Watts of Lawrenceburg, Ky.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-10-29
r MAYS HOSTESS

Mrs. Edwin Mays entertained
her bridge club in her home on
Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Spencer Beebe received
high score prize and Mrs. Harold
Monroe the bingo prize.
After the games a salad course
with iced drinks were served to
Mesdames R. E. Davis, Harold
Monroe, w. F. Mcleod, S. A. Nc
Innis, Jr., B. j.. Jane, Spencer
Beebe, j. c. Hassell and j. w.
Backstrom.