The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-04
Newsy Nofes From 5kagway


 tary of the Elks Lodge received word of the death of Alfred lldved, former resident of Skagway, and a member of both the Elks and Eagles Lodges here. MT. 1ldved came to Skagway in 1914 to work for the White Pass and Yukon Railroad, tut was forced to leave a little over a year ago to enter a hospital in Portland. Oregon, be- cause of ill health. He passed away November 27, l948. He is survived 5y his wife. Veronica. who was here in Skagway with hi:,,. and one son.
 Mrs. Tom Given gave a lea at her home to con~'iment Mrs. Peter l. Dahl, who is saving for a vacation trip to the States.
 The ice rink was flooded by the Volunteer Fire Department Wednes- day afternoon and in spite of sub zero weather and an icy north wind, has beea very much in use ever since.
 The second basketball double header of the season was played Tuesday evening. The first game between the Taxi Terrors and the Eagles ended with the score 35 to 21 in favor of the Terrors. Cliff Mathews was high man for the Terrors with Is points; Charles Hermans for the Eagles with l3 points. The second game was played between the Badgers and the Elks. The Elks won by a score of 37 to 30. Bob Schy was high man for the Elks with 2l points and Bill Jack son for the Badgers with 2 points.
 The Ladies Auxiliary of the Pres byterian Church met Wednesday evening at the manse, with Mrs. John Dodge hostess. Twelve mem bers and one guest were present. The ladies prepared the T.B. Christmas seals for mailing. It was reported that blanket sent to Poin. Barrow had been received. A discussion was held on the mater ials to be purchased to make a layette to be sent to Point Barrow but it was decided to table the project until after the holidays The election of officers for 1949 was held. Mrs. Dorothy Self was elect ed president; Mrs. Elsie Dodge re- elected president, and Mrs. Ora Lee Logan, secretary-t Af- ter delicious refreshments were served the Rev. John Dodge show ed the film He Restoreth My Soul"
 J. D. True while hosteling at the White Pass Shops Thursday even ing suffered a painful accident. The steam blowing from the engines made it impossible to see, causing him to fall off the walkway for the coal bunkers. His wrist was broken and he was badly bruised. He was taken to the White Pass Hospital where he stayed for two days. He is now convalescing at home.
 Mrs. William Stevenson gave party Thursday evening to compli- ment Mrs. John Lindberg of Du- luth, Minnesota, who is here visit ing her daughter, Mrs. Art Larson, and her family. The evening was spent in sewing The guests were Mrs. Lindberg, Mrs. Art Larson, Mrs. A. Gutfeld, Mrs. L. McGuane, Mrs. c. A. Carroll, Mrs. G. Budd, Mrs. F. Marlowe, Mrs. M Moe, Mrs. B. Birren, and Mrs. Marvin Tay- Tor
 Benjamin Rogers, who had been visiting his daughter and son-in- jaw, MT and Mrs. Donald Keeney, left on Fridays train for White horse. From there he will fly to Fairbanks where he plans to work with the Veterans Administration. Mrs. Rogers will join him as soon as the weather permits.
 A fire alarm was turned in Fri day noon when the stove in the dining room of the White Pass Hos- oital became overloaded and a | chimney fire threatened. No dam age was done.
 A son was born to MT. and Mrs. Thomas Helms of Haines at the 1 White Pass Hospital Friday. De- ,ember B. The baby, who weighed v,o,,pdc m oilpcpS has hpen named