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The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-04-20

John L. Reed, Thursday, in San Francisco left Friday by Alaska Coastal to attend his funeral. Out of respect for MT. Reed many busi- ness firms in Skagway closed Mon day afternoon during the funeral hour.
 Sid Fleishman, who has been employed the past two years by the skagway Public Service Com pany, left Friday by Alaska Coastal to make his home ia California.
 Mrs. Olga Sullivan left Friday by Alaska Coastal to so to Seattle where she will be admitted to the Laurel Beach Sanitorium for hos ritalizaticn,
 AccGt 90 couples attended the Cabaret Dance given Saturday eve ning in the B.P.O Elks' Hall and had a wonderful time. A most en- tertaining floor show was given by Mrs. w. Stevenson and Mrs. Frank Gentle, E. J. Fairbanks, and M H. Wheaten.
 MT. and Mrs. George Villesvik entertained MT. and Mrs. E. Dell Mfr. and Mrs. Dick Miller, Mrs Dixie Turpis.. Frank Housley, and Gail Budd at sitzkreig party at their home sunday evening.
 The Princess Noran was in. port Monday and Tuesday, April 4 and 5 Returning on her from vaca- lions in the states were MT and Mrs. Jack Keller, Mrs. Frances Richter and her mother, Mrs. su- sanna, Liddecott; Robert Rapuzzi, Henry Williams, Ray Good and Nova Warner. Warner brough back
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-04-20

ternoon in order that MT. Carroll give a resume of his trip to Ju- neau. 4 public meeting is scled- uled for "wednesday, April 13, at the Community Center for an elec- tic rate hearing.
 Eugene Medcalf, who has been stationed with the ACS in Skag- way the past two years, left on Wednesdays plane to 60 to the states.
 Mrs. A. s. Churchill who has Laen visiting her daughter, Mrs. Robert Smithson and her family for several weeks, left Thursday morning by Alaska Coastal to re- tuln to her home in the states. Mrs. sigrid Calkins left by Alaska Coastal Thursday afternoon to join her husband, F. L. Calklns, who is attending the University of Washington.
 Mrs. J. R. MacAlillan. wno has teen visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. M. E. Rogers, for several months, left Thursday afternoon by Alaska Coastal to return to her hcme in Ketchikan.
 Mrs. Alert Hall and her infant son left Thursday by Alaska Coastal to so to Seattle where the baby will receive medical attention.
 Ms. Jurgelite, Public Health Nurse, came to Skagway Wednes- day by Alaska Coastal from Haines to hold Baby Clinic.
 Morgan Reed, who had received word of the death of her father,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-04-20
RED CR0S5 BOARD
 OF DIRECTORS 10
 MEET 7::3l) TONIGHT

The Board of Directors of the Juneau Chapter of American Red Cross are urged to attend a meet ing tonight at 7.30 o'clock to be held in the City Council Chambers in the City Hall The call is issu- ed by Chairman Boochever.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-04-20

a new Plymouth sedan with him. Mrs. Florence Boyd left on the Norah to go to the states. George Brown left for Seattle.
 Mrs. Regina Vicarino Guyer ar rived on the last Norah from Cali fornia where she has spent the winter, and is visiting her daugh- ter. Mrs. T. Gregg and her family. Both she and the Gregg family will spend the summer at their home in Haines.
 A regular meeting of the Com mon Council of Skagway was held Monday evening, April 4 Two marshals were appointed to be on 24 hour call duty, E. Kalenkosky and Fred Marlowe. The clerk was instructed to write for more infor- maticn in regards to asphalt side walks. It was reported that the city rad purchased new jack hammer
 At the regular meeting of Skag- way Aerie No. 25, FOE Tuesday evening memorial services were held for Roy Gault who had passed away at his home in Los Molinos, California, Monday morning. MT Gault had been an active member Of this Aerie since March 10, 1918. The remains will be brought to skagway on the Princess of April A for burial.
 The Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church met Wednes- day evening at the home of Mrs. OIilea Logan. A large box of lay cite supplies was sent to the Pres cyterian Mission at Point Barrow. 4 cooked food sale will be held Saturday, April 16, at 2 pm. at the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-04-20

will turn in all profits from the sales of Watkins Supplies to the Auxiliary funds. The next meeting will be held May at the home of Mrs. F. D. Calkins. Delicious re- Treatments were served by the lcs.ess.
 C.. J. Ehrendreich, accountant rom Juneau, was in town last week audting the Skagway Public serv- ice looks.
 Ire officers for the BP.O Elks were installed Thursday evening, Arril '. w. Burfield was installing officer.
 M. and Mrs. T. Gregg returned from business trip to Juneau thursday by Alaska Coastal
 The Nootka arrived in Skagway Wednesday morning and will spend several days here discharging freight and coal.
 Cpl. Howard Engies has arrived frcn Juneau with his wife and two children to be stationed with the ACS. They have moved into the apartment above the Photo Shop on Broadway.
 Work is progressing rapidly on the small toat harbor The Alaska Read Commission, under the super vision of L. Frolander, is doing two weeks work with the "cat' digging ditch from the large basin to low water. The work is ceing backed by the City Council.
 Work started again this week on the swimming pool project. Con- ,rete walls in the basement of the turned warehouse are being blasted out to make large pool for ex- rerienccd swimmers, a smaller one icr beginners, and a wading pool fer children.
 The Emblem Club met Friday evening and the annual election Of officers was held. Mrs. Marvin Tay- Tor was awarded the dime kitty. Refreshments were served by Mrs. D. Cox, Mrs. c. Coffee, and Mrs. :. Clark
 Word has heen received that Ruth Ann Dodge, who recently underwent a brain tumor opera ton at the University Hospital in Minneapolis, is improving to the lxtent that she will be released from the hospital socn.
 Mrs. A. E. Morgan arrived by Alaska Coastal Friday afternoon .c. conduct services in the Presby- .egian Church Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Williams and their two small sons have moved into the Tanner house on the corner of sixth and Main Streets.
 Peter Van Zanten, Jr., entertained the High School crowd, and the members of the Seventh and Eighth Grades at a party Satur- day evening. The evening was spent in dancing.
 The ladies of the Emalem Club gave a party Saturday evening to entertain the members of the B.P.O. Elks in honor of the new Elks' officers. A floor show was given by Mrs. w. Stevenson, Mrs. 0. P. Flynn, Mrs. II. Pribbernow, Mrs. W. Beitinger, Mrs. w. Heidel- Garger and Mrs. J. c. Hoyt.
 The Legionnaires gave a party 1t their hall Saturday evening.
 Mrs. Paula Selmer received a letter from the Office of the Regis trar. State College of Washington, Pullman, Wash, which informed her that her youngest son, Robert John Selmer, was among the tenth oi the freshman class carrying full work who rank highest in scholar ship.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-04-20

pointed by the President, Mrs. Will liam Beitinger, Mrs Hans Soldin and Mrs. J. c. Hoyt
 The P.-TA. voted to try to pro- cure a copy oi the film Human Growth" which was recently shown in Juneau. This film, put out by the University of Oregon, is being received with much approval. The Attendance Award was won by the Third and Fourth Grade Room, Miss Thomas, teacher. It was de- cided to purchase small electric clock to be used as the award this com ng year-with the room win ming it the most times during the year owning it at the close of school Mrs. Carroll, Mrs. F. Cedar urg and Mrs. w. Burfield were appointed as the lunch committee for April. Mrs. E. Dell Mrs. B. Boynton and Mrs. A. M. Brown served refreshments of donuts ana coffee.
 MT. and Mrs. =. Gregg ana in fant son went to Juneau Wednesday by Alaska Coastal.
 Mrs. R. Gelottee, who came to on the last trip of the Princeton-Hall to visit MT. and Mrs. Gregg, returned to her home in Haines Wednesday by Alaska Coastal.
 Bob Shy left on Wednesdays plane for Juneau where he will be- gin his work with the PRA.
 Mayor c. A. Carroll returned to skagway by Alaska Coastal We'd nesday. A special meeting of the Common Council of the City of Skagway was called Wednesday af-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-04-20
IN FROM GUSTAvUS

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Matson of Gustayus. came in yesterday by PNA and are at the Baranof Hotel.
Evening star., 1949-02-01
Placing the Blame

do we do? Blame the movies. But
do we tell the movie people how We
feel about such shows and do we
keep the children away from them,
providing wholesome entertainment
instead? Do we take the trouble to
find the good movies? Rarely. We
hand the children the money, and
away they 60 to see something we
know nothing about. Then who Is
to blame for the children initiating
what they saw in the movie?
The whole community has share
in the rearing of its children. The
neighbor who says good word to
them and for them, the friend who
sets them a good example and re-
members them with kindly atten-
tions through the year, the church
and the school and the US and the
Scouts all help. But there are
other influential forces at work and,
as those forces serve the commu-
nifty, it Is the community that must
take hold of them and make GER
tain that they serve the children
and youth well, so that they inf1u-
ence them for the better.
Unless we cooperate with every
good force in the community, un-
less we take action against every
evil force at work there, we have
nobody to blame for the bad influ-
ences at work on childhood and
youth but ourselves.
Evening star., 1949-02-01
Readers Clearing House

Fay Wilcox, Friendly Gardens, New
Bedford, Pa, and request a price
list of African violet seeds from
special crosses.
AS it takes from nine months
to a year to produce a blooming
plant from seeds. feel that the
time spent in caring for the seed
lings is too precious to waste on
anything that is not special. There
is a 81 package of seeds that pro-
duces some very good plants, but
at least three-fourths may turn out
to be just another blue, may be a
little different, but nothing distinct.
Why don't you try crossing some
of your own plants? I will be glad
to show you how If it is done now,
by fall you will have ripe seeds
to plant. You will know what the
parents are and have more idea
what to expect when they bloom.
From about 800 plants from q
general mixture of seeds, I only
produce about six plants that
consider worth naming. However,
had those seeds been special crosses,
I probably would have had many
more very good ones. instead of
another hundred of just blue ones.
Evening star., 1949-02-01
CROCHET THREAD;
NAILS IN PLASTER;
CONDENSATION


From Mrs. w. H. D., Washington. }
Regarding the letter from j. L.,
believe the crocheted place mats
that she saw in a speciality shop
were crocheted with corde which can
be bought in many different plain
colors and multicolor This thread
is excellent for place mats, handbags
and hats. I order mine through a
mail order catalogue, but it may also
be purchased from the art depart
ment of most department stores.
Also. readers, when mailing any
thing into a plaster wall. always put
a small piece of adhesive tape over
the spot where you wish to nail and
nail through the adhesive tape. This
is the best way to prevent breaking
the plaster and making a large
hole in the wall.
I hope the answers to c. A. H. s
requests for information regarding
different types of heat will be pub
lished so that we may all benefit
from this information.
Can any one help me? We have
oil hot-water heat. The oil burner
is in the basement and our problem
in the winter is condensation on
our windows. These are wooden
frame windows. Every day I have to
mop water up from the window sills.
Also it has caused black stains on
the woodwork. which ! haven't been
able to remove with bleach, soap.
cleansers or the popular wall and
woodwork cleaners. Also, all this
dampness causes Shiny mold to
form If don't 60 over every window
every day. AS we are just renting
we cannot invest in storm windows.
Are there any other suggestions? I
can't begin to tell you how much
1t would mean to me if I could solve
this problem.
Evening star., 1949-02-01
By Angelo Pafri

Whenever anything goes wrong
with the children, the first thing
most of us do Is to look for some
body who is to blame. The parents
the ancestors, the teachers, the
schools, the times, the movies and
the comlcs-anybody, anything to
which to shift responsibility.
Now, no one influence is account
able for what child does. It Is the
combined influences of life that af-
feet him. and the effect is directly
In proportion to the child's own
positive character. Strength calls to
strength, weakness to weakness. The
child selects what he feels to be his
own from every experience offered
him.
This means that a child in a state
Of crudity-somewhere between the
ages of 7 and 12-selects primitive
experiences as his and only, modifies
them, finally rejecting some, accord
ing to the example and teaching he
receives. 1t is a case of the child
himself and the community and
home influences. Nobody is solely
to blame, ever. We must all shoul-
der and share responsibility for the
upbringing of the present genera
ton.
We dislike some of the radio pro-
grams that describe murder, rob-
berry and violence OF all sorts. What
do we do about it? Talk to the
radio administrators, turn of the
program? Rarely. We content our
selves with telling our friends how
bad such programs are for chill
dren.
The movies put on a show that
glorif1es error and worse, and what
Evening star., 1949-02-01
February, 1899

1899, woman's page article scath-
ingly denounced "the platform
woman" as never having been a
credit to, but ever blot upon
American womanhood. Cases of
homes left in wild disorder were
cited. Children and husbands were
neglected, it was charged, maids left
unsupervised and sum total of
no good accomplished either before
the public or in the home.
1t was known that there was q
wealthy woman who had all her
money laundered before she used it.
Indeed, the fetish for. cleanliness in
currency was such that banks kept
on hand piles of fresh money to
satisfy their female clientele's de-
mands. So it was heartening to
read that bills could be washed and
ironed as easily as a pocket hand
kerchief. A pan Of hot, soapy water,
a rinse and iron while damp and
the bills were as clean and crisp as
newly laundered sheet.
And IL you could see the dirty
water that was thrown away after
such an operation, you, too, would
insist on as frequent laundering of
your money as your, ah, unmention-
ables.
Gowns are no longer made to fit
the woman, but women's figures are
nodded to fit the prevailing fashion
in dress. A new figure has just
been introduced which is giving the
dressmakers of the smart set much
to think of. For it is no easy mat
tier to remold the female form
divine. And to say the least, this
new figure is peculiar" Among
other things. it had lowered the
waistline to marked degree and
increased the size of the bust. And
raised havoc with the women of
America whose dietary habits as
well as wardrobes had to undergo a
radical change.
A novelty all set to appear in
American shops in February, 1899,
and which had already pleased the
fancy of Parisians was heavy and
costly lace wells, such as those
banished from feminine favor for
at least three generations. So elab-
orately wrought were many of the
designs that they all but obscured
the faces of the wearers. Should
such veil become popular, the
ocultists will surely reap a harvest,
acidly commented The Star.
Truly women were becoming free
and independent so years ago. Not
long ago q Star woman's page cor
respondent of that day had noticed
that women were becoming more
congenial toward each other. And.
as proof Of the trend, the very new
est fad that month was maleless
dinners-Adamless affairs from soup
to soufie. Would it last? Were
women strong enough to do away
with mans society, she asked? Well,
are we-yet?
The months household hints in
cluded a suggestion for the use of
poor fathers cigars Of which he
never dreamed. Tobacco water had
been found to be a most excellent
wash for those numerous house
plants of the era. A handful of
tobacco leaves stepped in boiling
water until tea-like made O superb
wash and was also highly recon-
mended for regular watering Of the
plants roots in place of the more
commonly used in H2O.
Evening star., 1949-02-01
WhyGrow
Old?
By Josephine Lowman

why Grow Old?" is not a fashion
column. but every once in a while 1t
Is fun to correlate styles and figure,
and hair and face with makeup,
hair styling and beauty.
Whenever am in New York I
always talk to Eddie SEM, because
he has so many helpful ideas. He
does wonderful things when it comes
to making women more beautiful,
from debutantes and smart young
matrons to the stars of the stage
and screen and opera and radio.
During our last talk he spoke of
necklines. I do not believe that
there has ever been a time when
women have had such large choice.
Today you can wear a round neck
line or one which is square, oval or
v, and be in the mode. You have a
choice of every kind from the chin
collar lines to the deep plunging
lire.
Eddie SEM said:
Few women realize what a great
difference a neckline can make in
their appearance. The type you
should wear depends on the shape of
your face and the length and thick
ness of your neck as we'll as on the
type gown or blouse.
For example, many women who
have long, thin faces know that a
high line is hattering. However,
sometimes this is too severe. The
high neckline for this type face
should be- soft. A collar with a soft
bow or lace edging is becoming.
Pearl chokers help soften the
high neekline and can be worn
from morning until midnight. The
hair should be brought forward
toward the face.
If your face is round you should
do q reverse. A plunging neckline
or v, with their hair swept back
from the face, will be best for you.
II some of your collar lines climb up
q bit, do not let them hug the neck,
but rather suggest v and thus give
the optical illusion which helps
ovalize the face"
Mr.. Senz continued, "just remem-
Der you are trying to create the
ideal or oval face. The sweet
heart" neckline is glamorous but
belongs to the almost ideal oval face
because this line adds width. The
oblong face needs a low neckline
with a softening edge. the triangle
face, which is narrow at the top and
wide at the bottom. needs hair full
ness at top and the collar line must
be kept within limits. 1t should hug
the neck so that it will not add
width at the neckline"
If you would like to have help in
your individual hair styling, send a
stamped, self-addressed envelope
with your request for my leaflet No
81, Framing Your Face Attrac-
lively" Address Josephine Lowman
In care of The Evening Star.
Evening star., 1949-02-01
Nesselrode Puddinq

Frozen Nesselrode pudding is fine
party fare and is not too difficult
to make at home.
Boil IA cups sugar to a sirup
with y cup of water. Pour this
gradually onto the yolks of 4 eggs,
beaten. Let cook until smooth, STIR
ring constantly. Cool slightly. Add
Ia cups of chestnuts. which have
been boiled, peeled and put through
ricer. Add II pound of candied
fruits cut fine and tablespoons
of maraschino liqueur. Fold in
quart Of rich cream, stifly whipped.
Put in the trays of the mechani-
cal refrigerator and let stand until
the mixture will hold its shape. It
should not be too frozen.
Evening star., 1949-02-01
Bv Peggy Roberts

Your handmade gloves can easily
be the most attractive part of your
ensemble especially when they are
made from this pattern. These are
easy to crochet and because the
gloves are reversible, both hands are
made exactly the same way.
Pattern Envelope No. R2655 con-
tains complete crocheting instruc-
tions for small. medium and large
size, material requirements, stitch
illustrations and finishing directions
To obtain this pattern, send zoe In
coins, giving pattern number, your
name, address and zone number to
Peggy Roberts, The Washington
Star. p. o. Box 100, Station g, New
York 10, N. Y.
Evening star., 1949-02-01
BY Barbara Bell

Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1864 is a
sew-rite perforated pattern designed
for sizes 6 months, /, and years.
Size /, dress requires III yards Of
3s-inch; panties, " yard; romper,
IL yards.
For this pattern, send Is cents, in
coins, your name, address, pattern
number and size wanted to Barbara
Bell, The Washington Star, p. O.
Box SO, Station G, New York 10,
N. Y.
Send Is cents today for the newest
"Stylist spring and summer
issue has special features, smart new
frocks, original designs-free pattern
printed inside the book.
Evening star., 1949-02-01
MEXICO.
From L. M. H., Arlington.)

(From L. M. H., Arltngt0n.)
If the woman who wrote inquiring
about Mexico takes to heart the re-
plies that have been made, I am
afraid she will never venture the
trip. If so, she will be missing
one Of the most delightful expert
ences of her life. We were in Mex
leo less than q year ago, and have
not yet ceased to marvel at the
wonders, the beauty. the sheer JOY
of living that one feels and can't
help but feel under those marvellous
blue skies.
OF seven Of us on the trip, in
cluding one past 60 years of age,
not one of us suffered from dysen-
terry, and we ate all our meals in
public places. None of us came
down with typhoid or any other
dread disease upon our return, and
any one Of US would be happy to
60 back and live over those glorious
days.
My first suggestion to any one
planning to tour Mexico, is to read,
and believe everything they read in
a book called You Must Go to
Mexico" by Cecil and Fred Carnes
(Ziff-Davis Publishing Co... It is
we'll worth the investment, and Is
a book that will be treasured long
after the trip has been completed.
The brothers Carnes operate q mo-
tor court in Laredo, Tex, and am
sure they would give any additional
information that Is required as to
motor courts.
We were, Of course, careful of
our food. We ate practically no
raw foods, although friends living
in Mexico have told us that it is
perfectly safe to eat such foods II
they are washed In water in which
has been dissolved a tablet which
Is obtainable at any drugstore. ANY
doctor or the Department Of Agri-
culture can supply the name Of this
tablet. Every one advised against
using milk, it was easy for us to
avoid, but small children would pre-
sent q problem which could probably
be solved by the use Of canned milk.
There Is no need to carry an
unlimited supply of canned goods
They are obtainable everywhere in
Mexico (American brands. As
others have mentioned, soft drinks
are safe, and they are plentiful, sold
at all roadside stands and service
stations, although such stations are
not as numerous as here in the
States. We went easy on water,
but drank it in small quantities in
the cities and at such places as
were certified. We did not care
much for Mexican food, so ate spar
ingly of everything.
You are to be envied the pros
pect of a vacation in old Mexico
Best wishes for a happy time, and
if there is any further information
we can give you, please ask!