The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-04-28
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ESPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE
SKAGWAY, Alaska, April "a
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Kalenkosky enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Dedman,
Mr. and Mrs. c. A. Carroll, and Mr..
and Mrs E. A. Tunley at dinner
Thursday evening, April is, following
the christening of their son, Danny
Edward Kalenkosky
A game party given by the Mis-
sion Auxiliary at Plus x Mission
Saturday evening, April II, was a
real success. The tables were filled
with jolly crowd. At an titermis-
sion Sister Mary Amy entertained
the guests with several selections
playea on the new Hammond Organ
which is to be installed soon in the
Chapel.
Hot dogs, coffee, and coolade were
served during the evening. Three
lovely cakes were donated to be
used as prizes for lucky ones. They
we're won by DR.. P. I. Dahl, Mr..
Bruce Boynton, and George Lingle.
Sister Mary Melberge had most
interesting exhibition of the leather
work and fancy work made by the
Mission children.
Ths evening was enjoyed by all
and the Mission Auxiliary realized
substantial sum to add TO their
treasury.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Pres
byterian Church gave a Cooked
Foods Sale Saturday afternoon at
Dewar's Hardware Store. The ladies
cleared $3765. They hope to have
Cooked Foods Sale each month
throughout the summer.
The Rev. Edgar Gallant returned
to Skagway Saturday. April IT. by
Alaska Coastal.
A regular meeting of Skagway
Aerie No. Is, F. o. E. was held April
90. John O'Daniel was regularly ini-
tiated. The annual nomination OF
officers was held. Frank Gentle,
M. E. Rogers, and O. P. Flynn won
special prizes. Following the meet
| ing refreshments were served, and
bowling was enjoyed by the members.
Miss Mary Robertson, University
Extention Director, has been Wis
itor in Skagway several days. She
came from Haines Wednesday after
noon ON the Peterson trolling boat.
| The purpose of this visit was to
lind leaders for several All projects.
Gail Budd will be the leader for
the All Garden group Percy Col
ton for the All Poultry Club; and
John Dodge for the All Photogra-
ply Club.
Friday evening Miss Robertson i'm
structed group of women as to
how to tie the springs in the bottom
of a davenport. This demonstration
took place at the Kalenkosky resi-
dence. Monday Miss Robertson took
lesson in wall papering from Mrs.
Hans solGin. She reported that she
enjoyed the day very much.
Sunday Miss Robertson and Mrs.
Soldin accompanied group of All
girls on a picnic hike to Smuggler's
Cove. Miss Robertson left Tuesday
by Alaska Coastel to go to Juneau
From there she plans to fly to Sitka
A meeting was called Monday
evening, April 10, at the City Hall
to began plans for the Days Of '98
program for this summer. Members
OF the Committee present were Mrs
Harry Fraser, Emblem Club: The
Lalies' Auxiliary, F. O. E., Mrs.
william Beitinger; P. T. A. Mrs
Florence Circle, Mrs. Harold Prib-
bernow; Chamber of Commerce
William Feero, Jr.: FOE, William
Heidelberger; P. P. o. E., Malcolm
Moe; the American Legion, Fred
Marlowe; and the Women's Club
Mrs. Hans Soldin. A. G. Carroll was
elected chairman and o. p Flynn
secretary. A letter was read from
Mr.. Baker of Ketchikan in regards
to the theme song "Sourdough'
which is to be published and sold
as sheet music. The publisher Is to
receive 10 cents for every copy sold
in Alaska and Seattle; the song
will retail at so cents per copy. The
Committee voted to sign an agree
ment with Baker.
| No committees will be appointed
until the roster of various organi-
zation is completed, but 10 dances
are PLANNED. The first dance will
be given June Z.
| 1t was decided to have medalian
or pocket piece for this tourist sea-
son. This will be not larger than a
SO cent piece. Samples were sent for
hut nc decision was made as to the
design to be used other than that
| Soapy Smith would not be used