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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14

by the Federal Government and wa!
assigned to examination of banks ir
New jersey, Connecticut and New
York City.
Two years later he resigned from
Government service and became as
ISOLATED with Arthur J. Morris
founder and president of the Morris
Plan Bank System. A close friend
ship and business relationship de-
veloped which continued the rest OF
his life.
After serving in Morris Plan
banks in Chicago and Boston, he
came to Washington and opened the
Morris Plan Office here at 1903 H
street NV. in 1925, retiring in 1885
due to Ill health. The bank made
marked progress under his guidance.
Mr.. Chesterman owned many first
editions of famous classics. In his
younger days he wrote theatrical
reviews for Richmond newspapers.
Later he wrote magazine articles on
banking subjects and was considered
an authority on credit.
Mr.. Chesterman was a Democrat.
He formerly was active in the Dis
trict., Bankers Association and in
the National Association of Morris
Plan Banks.
He was a member of the Southern
Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his widow, Con-
stance Rosalie Boudar Chesterman,
and two nieces, Mrs. A. M. Camp
bell and Mrs. Irving Lynn, both of
Va
Burial services will be held to-
morrow afternoon in Hollywood
Cemetery, Richmond.
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pines ard served as commandant
in 1918. He retired in 1922 after
commanding the Charleston base at
Charleston, S. G.
After the death in 1889 of his
wife, Mrs. Bertha Armstrong Nc
Nance, the colonel lived at num-
Der of Army posts with a son, Col.
Alfred A. McNamee. He remained
in Atlanta when his son was sent
to Germany in 1914.
One of Is Children.
Besides his son Alfred. now sta
toned at Jacksonville, Fla, the re-
tired colonel is, survived by two
other sons, Col. Roland w. Nc
Nance, with the Chinese Advisory
Commission in Marking, and
Michael M. McNamee, jr., 81 F
street NE.
Col. McNamee, who was one of
IS brothers and sisters, also is sur
vived by brother, Admiral Luke
McNamee, U. S. NJ, retired. now
president of the Mackay Radio and
Telegraph Co. in New York City, and
sister, Mrs. Frank Ainsa, Ell Paso,
Tex.
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member, was to conduct the serv-..
ices.
Mr.. Vann, who lived at 5416 Thir-
tieth place NV, retired in 1882
after nearly 40 years with the COM
mission. A native of Madison, Fla,
he had previously practiced law in
that State and had served In the
State Legislature before coming to
Washington in 1893.
The following were to serve as
active pallbearers: Enoch Jasper
Vann, jr.;;" J. Wesley Buchanan,
Glenn Miller, Robert j. SWingle,
Peter E. Mays. Parkins Birthright,
Claude w. kniseley and Albert T.
Reed.
Honorary pallbearers were to in
clude the elders and deacons of Gen.
trail Presbyterian Church and also
CLYDE B. Aitchison. ICC commission
err. and Thomas C. Barr.
Surviving Mr. Vann are son, a
daughter, six grandchildren and two
great grandchildren.
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Margaret Truman Declines
Invitation 10 Rutgers Prom
By the Associated Press

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j., Jan.
IA Rutgers University freshman
tried to date Miss Margaret Tru-
man for the schools Junior prom
but found the Presidents daughter
had previous plans.
William w. Shut Of Suftield,
Conn, wrote to Miss Truman to ask
her to be his guest at the college
dance February 10.
Shut said Miss Truman's reply
yesterday read:
Dear Mr.. Shut: Thank you SO
much for the cordial invitation you
extended to me to be your guest at
the junior prom to be held at
Rutgers next month. am very
sorry cannot accept as I am sure
would have a most enjoyable time,
and too. I should like to visit the
university, but I have already made
plans for February which prevent
my coming to New Brunswick.
Again, many thanks for your
letter, and I do appreciate your
thought of me-" The letter was
signed Margaret Truman.
Shut said he had never met Miss
Truman.
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Arlington Rites Today
For Col. McNamee,
Veteran Cava|ryman

Military funeral SERVES were to be
held in Arlington Cemetery today
for Col Michael M. McNamee,
U. S. A., retired, 80, former COM
mandant of Fort Myer, who knew
Theodore Roosevelt in the Spanish
American War. He died Tuesday at
Atlanta, Ga, where he had lived
since 1914.
Col. McNamee was on old timer
ir the cavalry. A native of Mount
Hope, Wis, he enlisted in the 7th
Cavalry shortly after the battle of
the Little Big Horn and saw much
service in Indian country.
He rose from the ranks and served
as an officer in the Cuba fighting
and pacification and the Philippine
Instruction. His action with a unit
of the 9Th Cavalry on San Juan Hill
earned him the Silver Star, and he
and Col. Roosevelt met on the hill
top.
Saw Action on Border.
Col. McNamee also saw action on
the Mexican border. He came to
Fort Myer from duty in the Philip
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HIT Mrntnriattt
BoTTS, AsBURY HARVEY.

BoTTs. AsBURY HARVEY. In loving
m m n 19!, Of o my dear husband AssuRY
years aso today, January IA, 1945.
God saw the road was getting rough,
The hills too hard to climb.
So He gently closed your weary eyes
And whispered, Peace be thine
Loved in life. remembered in death.
DEVOTED WIFE. MARGARET.
CARTER, BENJAMIN GUY. In loving
GUY CARTER. who departed this life one
year ago today January a, 1913.
YOUR WIFE, FLORENCE G.
GREENE. CAPT. JOHN NJ. w. Dedi-
Gated TO the sacred and loving
No. memory of our beloved son and
80 G eretheT CAPT SHo us JOHN HIM. M W.
ton in Italy four years ago to-
day January IA, 1915.
Though you have gone and left us here,
We always feel your presence near;
You are not dead, but just away,
YOUR ca si' 6EVoT RI U AND LOVING PARENTs
GEORGE A. AND LAURA E. GREENE;
BRoTHERs; PERCY W, GEORGE A
AND SISTER. THERESA B. DYSON. .
MOORE. ARTHUR CHESTER In mem
DRY Of ARTHUR CHESTER MOORE, who
passed away seven years ago today, jan
uary Ia, 1912.
Thus did he join the choir invisible,
Whose music is the gladness of the world.
THE FAMILY. AUNTs AND NIECES. .
NORCIA, FILOMENA. in sad but low
ing remembrance of my mother. FLO
MENA NoRCIA. who departed this life one
year ago today, January "a, l94S.
RALPH.
PINKARD. JOHN t. In sad but loving
remembrance of our dear husband and
beloved father, JOHN T. P1NKARD, who
departed this life one year ago today
January IA, 194s.
Deen in our hearts Is pjcture
or our loved one gone to rest;
In memory's frame We shall keep it,
Ell y0V TfEe %HM # 'h HND R''1
TER, FRANCES.
PTNKARD. JOHN T. In sad but loving
remembrance Of our dear grandfather
John Jes4 aeo aasS who sSa'
We can never forget you. dear grandfather,
While. in this world we, stay
God only knows our feelings
Since you have passed away.
Sleep on, our darling grandfather.
Oh. how sweet to breathe thy name;
In lite we loved you dearly,
In death We DO ths saTf
AND VIVIAN.
QUICKLEY, MAMIE. In loving memory
QUICKLY. who departed this life four
years ago, January A. 1945.
You are always in our thoughts
And somehow always near,
But words cannot ever tell
How We miss you, mother. dear.
LOVING SON AND DAUGHTER N-LAW
EUGENE AND ANN REID.
Lest us think OF her today,
Sleeping, resting, just away
Resting where no shadows fall,
In perfect peace she awaits us all.
DEyoTED SISTER. FRANCES MUIR
ROUGH
TREWOLLA, MARIA l.. In loving mem
DRY of our dear mother and mother-in,,
law, MARIA L. TREWOLLA. who passed
away four years ago, January ID, 1913.
God called you home. it was His will,
But in our hearts we love you still;
Your memory is as dear today.
AS in the hour you passed away.
ESTELLE, WESLEY, LENA AND PAUL. =
YORK, JOHN L. JACKIE). In sad and
loving memory Of my dearly beloved son;
JOHN L. tJACKIE) YORK, who departed
this life nineteen, years ago today. Janu-
airy IA. 1890 Anniversary mass at Holy
Comforter Church.
Loved In life and always remembered in
death. HIS MOTHER, HELEN II. YORK.
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Jesse 5. Rogers Dies
Army Civilian Aide,
Veteran Of 7 Wars

Jesse Shourds Rogers, SO. chem
ical engineer with the Army De-
partment and veteran of both
World Wars, died of heart all
ment yesterday at his home, 4 Cler-
mont place, Garrett Park, Md.
A Washington area resident for
about Is years, Mr.. Rogers was a
native of West Liberty, Iowa, and
received his bachelors and masters
degrees in chemical engineering
from the University of Iowa. After
coming here he received law de-
gree from Southeastern University
and taught there for a time.
During World War I Mr.. Rogers
served overseas with the 4th In
fantry Division. After the war he
spent 10 years with the Bureau of
Standards as research chemist
Later he served several years as an
industrial engineer for the Depart
ment of Labor and just before
World War II Joined the War Pro-
duction Board.
He entered the Army again in
1912 and served for more than
three years in the Chemical War
fare branch. After discharge as a
lieutenant colonel he stayed with
the Army as civilian employee.
Mr.. Rogers is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Grace Allen Rogers;
three daughters, Mrs. Robert o.
Warthen,- Kensington; Mrs. Leland
Prater, Arlington, and Miss Mary
Rogers, Garrett Park; brother,
Thomas Rogers. Prescott. Ariz.;
sister, Miss Alice Rogers, Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, and three grandchil-
dren.
Funeral services will be held at
10 am. tomorrow in the Humphrey
funeral home, Bethesda. Burial
will be in Arlington Cemetery, but
the time has not been set.
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IN c VI i SdAiiC
here with his family at the age of 2.
His home was at 2725 Woodley place
NV. Mr.. Needle retired three years
ago from a wholesale cleaning and
dyeing business at 1888 Buchanan
street NV, which was founded by
his father. the late Morris Needle.
Mr.. Needle was member of Ben
jamin Franklin Masonic Lodge, the
Zionist Organization OF America and
Tifereth Israel Congregation.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Clara Needle: son. Lloyd, of the
home address; a brother, DR.. Bar
nett Needle of Silver Spring, and
three sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Witt,
1900 Forty-third place NV; Mrs.
Pauline Snaps, 5000 Alton place
NV, and Mrs. Betty Markowitz, 460
Delafield place NV.
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Emerson Hotel Fire Roufs
Dozens in Baltimore
By The Associated Press

BALTIMORE, Jan. 14.-Dozens of
guests at the Emerson Hotel fled
down fire escapes and stairways
early today when fire broke out in a
room and spread smoke through
several floors.
The blaze was brought under con-
troll quickly and was confined to the
one room.
Thomas F. Holz of Philadelphia
said he was awakened by crack
ling sound and found his bed in
flames around him.
Sirens and fire bells aroused most
of the guests. Some on the 10th
floor took to the fire escapes in their
night clothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14
Death of Man at YMCA
Ruled Suicide by Coroner

A certificate of suicide has been
issued by Deputy Coroner Richard
M. Rosenberg in the death yesterday
of man identified by police as Vir-
gil M. Valdez. 33, OF Bakersfield,
Calf, at the YMCA, 1885 G street
NV.
Police said the man was shot
through the mouth with a large
caliber rifle. A note which read, Il
am tired of living" was addressed to
person in California, police said,
He registered at the YMCA Monday,
officials there reported.
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died early today
at Georgetown
H o S pi t al Of
pneumonia. He
h a d suffered
from paralysis
for several years.
Mr.. Chester
man had lived
in Washington
since 1925, resid-
ing for several
years at Win
throp H Gus e,
1927 Massachu-
sets q v e n u e
NV. He was
L1r,~ IN ioh-
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in the Spring
Villa Gonzales
cent Home, Ia
kona Park.
The services
were to be held
in the Hines flu
neral home. with
burial in George
washington Me-
mortal Cemetery.
The Rev. DR..
Graham Gordon
Lacy, pastor OF
Central Presby-
terrain Church,
of which Mr..
V6nn was q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14
Nosmo King, Stage Star
And BIC Comedian, Dies
By the Associated Press


LONDON, Jan. 14.-Nosmo King,
So, blackface stage star and one OF
the British Broadcasting Corps top
comedians, died yesterday.
Born Vernon Watson, King took
his stage name from mo smok-
ing" sign he saw split by the open
ing of two music hall doors.
He was one of the close friends
of Tommy Handley. another ranking
radio comedian for BIC. Handley
died Sunday and was buried yes
terday as thousands of Britons
mourned.
Like Handley. King had tran
scribed a broadcast show for this
week. BIC cancelled both shows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14
Girl, 6, Is Injured by Car
CROSSING Street Near Home

A 6-year-old girl was in unde-
termlned condition with head in
juries at Children's Hospital today
after she was struck by an automo-
bile yesterday while crossing the
street in front of her home, 5110
Thirteenth street NV, police re-
ported
The child is Mary J. Miller. Driver
of the automobile was identified by
police as Sergt. Ralph G. Hough,
81. of the 1900 block of Fern street
NV. of Walter Reed Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14
Pirotes Rob 1O4 on Ferry

, HONG KONG, Jan. IA F.-
Pirates riding as passengers robbed
1O4 persons on board the ferry be-
tween Nam Tau and this British
colony yesterday of $4,000 GU. 81.
One passenger was shot in the leg
when he refused to surrender q
diamond ring.
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h e a r t ailment
while vacation
ing at M i a m i
B e a C h. FL a.,
W h ere he had
been for a week.
T h e services
will be in the
D a n zansky flu
neral home, 3501
F. O u r t e e n t h
street NV. Bur-
ial will be in
Tt f ereth Israel
Cemetery.
Born in War;
saw. Poland, Mr..
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Bertram Chesterman,
Morris Plan Bank
Founder Here, Dies

Bertram Chesterman, So. organizer
and first president Of the Morris
Plan Bank of Washington, now
merged with the Union Trust Co.,
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Funeral Services Are Held
For Charles J. Gaisberq

Funeral services for Charles ].
Gaisberg, q, retired Washington
musician who died Wednesday at
Georgetown Hospital, were held this
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Rites for Livingston Vann,
Retired Attorney, Set Today

Funeral services were to be held
today for Livingston Vann, 50, re-
tired Interstate Commerce Commits
sion attorney, who died Wednesday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14
Funeral Rites 10 Be Held
Sunday for Myer Needle

Funeral services will be held at
II am. Sunday for Myer Needle, a..
Washington resident since child
hood. He died Wednesday Of a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14

The Constituent Assembly OF
India has made "untouchability"
a statutory offense punishable by
law.
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mond, Va, the son of Edwin B. and
Cannie Mitchell Chesterman. He
attended Richmond High School and
Richmond College.
From 1910 to 1917 he was con-
nected with the Virginia Banking
Department and drafted con-
siderable portion of the Virginia
statutes governing banking. These
statutes are still in effect. He also
made many operating suggestions
which were adopted by the depart
ment, devoting most of his time to
trust companies.
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Was u. S. Bank Examiner.
In 1917, Mr.. Chesterman was ap-
r,oiptoS national hopk examiner
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GRAY, PFC. EDWAkD NEORUE
(sHAG}. On Tuesday. May 81
e.: 3 {
Mable D. Gray. beloved brother
IL w 7epohia
Evening star., 1949-06-01
Court Blocks Removal
'0f TeIevision Aerial

Attorney John T. Bonner can
enjoy his television set for nine
more days. at least.
Mr.. Bonner. whose apartment
home Is at 1904 haywood drive,
Mt. Rainier. obtained q temporary
restraining order In District Court
yesterday barring his landlords
from removing or destroying his
television aerial.
In his complaint, the attorney
said the apartment building own
ers, through an agent. Albert J..
Knott, permitted him to install
the aerial last March. Last Sat-
urday. Mr.. Bonner said he was
informed the aerial would have
to be removed by today or the
management would remove it.
Judge Matthew r. McGuire's
order gave the defendants 10
days In which to show why the
aerial should be removed. The
papers listed the owners and op-
orators of the apartment building
as Abram s. Kay and Minnie Kay.
1900 Seventeenth street NV:
George Wasserman. 816 r street
NV, and Louis c. Goldberg and
Celia K. Goldberg. 3421 Garrison
street, NV,
Evening star., 1949-06-01

An American firm making alu-
minum foil In Mexico plans a ST.
$4,000 expansion.
Evening star., 1949-06-01
Banker Fatally Shot,
AssaiIant Killed in
Small Arkansas Town
Dy the Assoeiotsd Press

JASPER. Ark. June la bank
president was wounded fatally.
and shortly afterward his assail-
ant-whose motive was uncertain
was shot dead In this small
Ozarks mountain town late yes
terday.
The banker. J. w. Moore. 81.
head of the Newton County Bank
here. died early today at a Har-
rison hospital. He was shot once
In the abdomen.
The bankers assailant was
identified from papers on his per-
son as Albert Herman Mayer. "a,
once of Chicago. but more re-
Gently Of Roland, Ark.
Shot Through Neck.
Mr.. Moore was shot while talk
ing to q friend on the lawn of
the Newton County Courthouse.
Then Mayer ran into the building.
where he exchanged shots with
Sheriff Russell Burdine and others
but finally was killed by a shot
through the neck.
Sheriff Burdine said he learned
after the shooting that Mayer re-
Gently wrote a crazy letter" to
the courthouse" at Jasper, in
which he demanded 10000.
Other sources said Mayer In
1916 purchased some property in
Newton County, sold it after q
short time at q considerable loss
and recently had written letters
to Jasper residents asserting he
had been defrauded.
Assailant Opens Fire.
Sheriff Burdine said Mr.. Moore
was talking to Roscoe Phillips. a
real estate dealer. when Mayer got
out Of an automobile, said what's
going on here?" and opened fire.
Nobody said that Mr.. Phillips or
Mr.. Moore had anything to do
with the real estate transaction.
Mayer. Sheriff Burdine said,
carried eight pounds Of ammuni-
ton for his pistol. Most of it was
in . small bag found near him
after he was shot, the sheriff said.
Mr.. Moore was the father Of
Prosecutor Gene Moore Of Harrison
and DR.. Lex Moore. Harrison
dentist, who is a member of the
Arkansas State Police Commission.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-09
FILM HERO
 SENTENCED
 JAIL TERM

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9-tR-Rob- ert Mitchum, rugged film hero, to- day was sentenced to 60 days in jail on a charge of conspiracy to possess marijuana cigarettes.
 Actress Lila Leeds, convicted with Mitchum on the marijuana pos session charges, also was given a 60-day term.
 Superior Judge Clement D. Nye first announced jail sentence of one year, then said it would be suspended. He placed Mitchum, 31, and the blonde Miss Leeds, who gives her age as 20, on probation for two years.
 Judge Nye, in passing sentence, commented that Mltchum had gain ed his present position by hard work-a position of national prom ience-but unfortunately he over looked the responsibilities that go with that prominence.
 Thousands, perhaps hundreds of thousands, have idolized Robert Mitchum," said the judge: ITO the young he has now presented an example which is not one of good citizenship
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-09
VICTIM PIONEER TEACHER:
 CONDITION GRAVE

] Still in grave condition today at
 St. Ann's Hospital, is Miss Orah Dee
 Clark, victim of a truck accident here Monday.
 Miss Clark, retired school teacher iwho is wellknown pioneer in the Territory, is an Anchorage resident. She has been making her home :, for the winter in Juneau with Mrs.
 Mildred Hermann.
 !, Miss Clark retired from the teach ing profession two years ago after i teaching for 40 years in Alaskan communities. She has been very
 active in women's club activities working especially with the Alaska
 Crippled Children's Association. For
 number of years she has opened her home at Anchorage to crippled children enroute from isolated in- terior communities to the Outside for disqualification.
 The injured woman's niece, Miss Frances Clark of Portland, is ex- lpected to arrive from the States within a few days.
 Miss Clark suffered severe in- juries when struck by a backing refuse truck while walking along the sidewalk Monday afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-09
GOVT. SHIPS FOR SERVICE
 TO ALASKA

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-lR-Rep Tollefson (R-Wash.) said today the Maritime Commission and Alaska shipping operators have about com- pleted a plan to continue ship serv- ice to Alaska this year with govern ment vessels.
 He said he was told the plan prob ably will be agreed upon in a few days. It will provide for charter of the ships to the companies under the general maritime charter law, he told a reporter, and not under the Alaska interim charter plan.
 Tollefson said the plan will also include a provision that the char tered ships may be used in general trade when the Alaska season is slack. This was not permitted un- der the Alaska interim service.
 Magnuson said he expected an agreement to be signed today or to- morrow. He told a reporter it will not te necessary to increase rates when the new agreement goes into effect.
 He told the Senate Commerce Committee the agreement will make an extension to the interim agree ment for Alaska Steamship service unnecessary as the interim agree ment expires at the end of this month.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-09
EXAMINER BOARD
 ANNUAL MEETING
 THIS WEEKEND

The annual meeting of the Alaska Territorial Board of Engineers and Architects examiners has been called for this weekend by B. D. Stewart, president.
 Annual reports will be consider ed, and officers will be elected at the sessions to be held Friday and Saturday in the Federal Building.
 Appointment this week by Gov Ernest Gruening of Leo H. Saarela of Fairbanks to fill the post of the late John D. Littlepage, again brings the number of Board mem- bers to nine.
 Other members are Linn A. For rest, secretary; A. F. Ghiglione, Harold B. Floss and Homer G. Nordling, all of Juneau; Victor c. Rivers and William Manley, both of Anchorage, and Frank Mapleton, Fairbanks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-09
BA5kEfbALL.

Final scores of leading basketball games played on the Pacific Coast last night are as follows:
 Oregon State AZ; Washington State 34.
 University of Portland 65: Will lamette 28.
 Whitman 6l; Montana State U 59
 Oregon College of Education 67; Reed College 49.
 Oregon State Rocks 49: Oregon Frosh 36.
 Gonzaga 51; Whitworth 39.
 Los Angeles Loyola ST; CCNY 56 Santa Clara 48; St. Marys (Califo 37.
 Pepperdine GA; Twentieth Century Fox 58.
 California 45; Santa Barbara A.
 Southern Oregon 66; California Agriculture 52
 San Diego State 61; Occidental AS. San Jose State 52; College Pacific 51.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-09
W. }. TWENH0FEL TO MAKE BUSINESS
 TRIP TO SEATTLE

w. s. Twenhofel, en g i n eer in charge of the U. s. Geological Sur vey Office, is leaving on business trip to Seattle February 15.
 While there, he will arrange for the overhauling of the recently ac- quired boat Elder. The toat was transferred from the Fish and Wild life Service and is to be used in the Aleutians for volcano investigations The Elder will leave in May and will be gone all summer and is to be used in cooperation with the Army and Navy for the volcano in vestigations.
 Mining geologists will also be consulted by Twenhofel while in Seattle. At the completion of his business Twenhofel will take his an- nual leave and expects to be gone about a month.