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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1950-09-24

He remembered how small her hand was when he had taken
it in his own.
Come" he ordered. I'm driving you home".
He smiling he recalled that first slightly antas
tic appearance of Judy into his life Then the past faded into
the present He still in the waiting and the nurse
talking to him
Doctor Halliday wanted tell you that you could 20
to Miss Gray's room in fifteen minutes"
He moved to her side. Did he say anything defnite?"
The nurse OWNED his need for reinsurance NO. Doctor
Games But there is every for hope"
Every reason for hope" he repeated. Thank YOU"
He sat down again. his fingers gripping the cold pipe in his
coat pocket In fifteen minutes he'd be going into dimy
lighted room to her. and have her him. Now that time
was running out he knew he must brace himself for the
crisis.
Once his thoughts carried him the past He was
hearing Judy's voice at the door of his living room
"Oh, Doctor. Doctor Canes. Stephen!"
He found himself watching her. wanted to take her in his
arms She was holding disk which he had dictated
chapter on recent medical discoveries.
Did / hear you call me Sephen?" he had asked.
guess you did 1t slipped out Tell Is it neces
sary for you to such words suadazne and srepo
mycin?'
Unfortunately, yes"
You'll have to spell them for me-"
Later" he had promised. "Now listen Do you like
opera hope you do because have just bought tickets
for tonight"
Her face had been radiant "rd adore hearing opera
Well make it occasion, then with dinner at Ciros
That evening had been like many others they shared to-
gether They conducted secluded table She tre
bled with suspense when he helped her into chair
DO look all right"
'Pretties child in the place." he had assured her. And
I'm your guardian From you'll address Stephen
except when patients present and paying their accounts
You're horrid. And I'm not child"
An adventures then. Reshes on your right, north
of the silver Slightly the west are crackers basket
His voice would always assume the tone of consprator at
this point for he playing game she loved The
place is heavily guarded. We must be careful
I will be careful" she would promise. "Are there any
important people here? Foreign ambassadors? Espionage
agents?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1950-09-24

Not into the Office but living How long have
been this way?"
''You mean my not being able to see?"
'Of course"
Years dozen, maybe" Soft laughter parted her lips
She sat down and tilted her head back I'm happy person.
she continued. I'm competent, and need the job"
ANY experienced"
Mot in doctors office. Will your patients mind?"
Il haven't any" How bitter he had been then. Don't
want them around. Don't want you, either"
you know you're being quite ridiculous don't you?" she
had chded him. Without patients you'll You'll lose
your selfrespect and you'll forget how to laugh"
For this he had no answer.
She continued of his silence you have
pleasant voice, Doctor Games You smoke pipe. You've
shown good taste in furnishing this In are grand
piano with its top raised, oriental rug radio wait
before interrupt I'm sensitive to people and objects
Whenever stop talking hear the vibration of exposed
piano strings feel and gauge the texture of the rug
beneath my feet Your pipe easy The radio purely
guess"
You're wasting my time don't want ="
YOU'RE stubborn" She left her chair and came slowly
around the desk to where he Her extended
She touched his hair his eyes, his cheeks and the texture of
his coat.
He said Grossly: why did you do that?"
Il wanted to you with my fingers. You're young for
doctor You've shaped head with all proper bumps
I'm glad you haven't mustache"
Thanks. But the is still the same I've had ten
secretaries. They all left And don't want you''
She sighed You're very rude person. I'm sure I'd never
be happy here Thanks for allowing to waste your time
Only at that moment had he sensed the fneness of this
girl who could not him. Conrely, he placed both hands
her shoulders Forgive my rudeness Miss Gray It's
something can't explain. Don't CO. The job yours
need you"
Her lips had parted in smile of wonderment. She hest
taed long that he thought she had heard You need
ne?"
Il need you he had repeated 'You will come back to me
da1I he
my research book Other days we'll study medicines and
technques And there will always be place you near the
window where the shine your hair There will be
patients. of course even if have to drag them in
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-07-21
MAN GOES TO POLICE
FOR DRIVING PERMIT;
FINED $500 INSTEAD


Frank Olson, Jr.. "a, walked un-
steadily into the City Jail this
morning and asked police for per-
mission to drive a car. He was clap
ped into Jail.
Reason: police had by that time
received word that car had been
taken from Douglas without the
owners permission. A phone call
had also told police that Olson, an
employee of refuse collection COM
pany. had been seen driving the car
toward Juneau, and the car had
nudged a telephone pole enroute.
The car was found outside the Jail
parked in the middle of the street.
City Magistrate F. o. Eastaugh
alter today fined Olson $500 after
ne was found guilty of Cd reckless
irving, CD driving while under the
influence {. Intoxicating liqu1.
and 80 diving without Territorial
drivers license.
The complaint charging Olson
with taking the car without the
owners permission, which was
signed by Mike Pusich, Jr., was
withdrawn after Olson promised to
have the car repaired, Police Chief
Bernard E. Hulk said.
He said Olsons drivers license
was revoked some time ago.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-07-21

mission study and various kinds of
recreation.
The featured speaker of the camp
is Miss Irene Chambers, Woman's
Missionary Union field worker OF
the Home Mission, Board, Atlanta,
Georgia. She has. travelled the
entirety of the states, Cuba, PAN
anna Canal Zone, and many coun-
tries in Europe where she has OBJ
served first-hand Baptist mission
work. This is her second stop in
an extended tour Of the Territory
having arrived from Ketchikan.
The workers and young people
from Ketchikan arrived Wednesday
morning aboard the yacht, Othero
skippered by o. r. Skagg, bus
inessman of Ketchikan.
The workers include the Rev and
Mrs. B. I. Carpenter and Mrs. Lois
Whitesides of Ketchikan; Mrs
Donna Edwards of Annette, Jerry
Nysinanger of Bolivar, Missouri;
Bill Causey of Greenville, Miss
issippi, and Dick Miller, Semin-
airy student of Fort Worth, Texas,
who are serving as summer workers
in the Juneau and Ketchikan
churches.
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DR.. WGy0N Of UA
] TAKING TRIP EAST

I T. ~
travelling ~ the States onsofticiat
business for the University of
Alaska, DR.. William S. Wilson, act
ing director Of the Geophysical In
stitute, is comforting with DR.. Mar
eel Schein, of the University of
Chicago, recognized authority in
Cosmic Ray research.
Scientists are advancing the
theory that there is a direct rela-
tionship between the Northern
Lights and cosrnic rays" DR.. Will
son stated. I'VE are most fortunate
at the University of Alaska to be
able, to study the Northern Lights
so we'll In fact the Geophysical In
stitute is the. only scientific station
on the North American continent
that can study Aurora Illumination
consistently, stations to the south OF
US in Canada and the States are in
the fade out zone" and do not get
a true reading on Boreal character
istics,o DR.. Wilson remarked.
While in Washington, DC, DR.
Wilson win confer with Or. A. G
McNish of the Central Radio Propa-
CATION Laboratory, Delegate E. L
Bartlett, and number of the ma
tons leading research scientists.
Dr. Wilson is expected back on the
campus early next month.
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go g.
4 US. DEPARTMENT OF COM
MERGE. BUREAU OF PUBLIC
ROADS, JULY II, 1850. SEALED
BIDS will be received at the. office
of the. Bureau of Public Roads, 4l9
Federal and Territorial Building,
Juneau, Alaska until 9:Q0 AM. on
July 81, 1850. and then publicly
opened for furnishing the materials
and performing the work for con-
STRUGGLING Alaska Forest Highway
Project 18-Maintenance bridge
Painting, Texas Creek. Highway,
Tongass National Forest, First Jul
dicial Division. Territory of Alaska.
The project is located approximately
8 miles from Hyder, Alaska, and
consists of a steel through truss
with a span of 1909, trusses
spaced 1873" center to center and
: IS and 81 timber approach
spans with steel handrails. Total
weight of steel to be painted is
approximately l58,500 pounds. Work
involved consists of sandblasting all
structural steel and applying one
coat Of red lead paint and one coat
OF bituminous paint to the steel.
Specifications may be examined by
prospective bidders at the Bureau of
Public Roads, 419 Federal and Ter
ritorial Building, Juneau, Alaska
and Associated General Contractors
of America, 3O4-306 Central Build
ing. Anchorage. Alaska. Specifica-
tions may be obtained at the office
of Bureau of Public Roads, 419 Fed
eral and Territorial Building, Jul
neau. Alaska. H. A. Stoddart, Divi-
sion Engineer.
Publish: July 10. 20. 81. 1850. s
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-07-21
WOMEN Of MOOSE
MEET ON THURSDAY

A meeting of Juneau Chapter s439,
the Women of the Moose. was held
Thursday evening, with Senior Re-
gent Beatrice Albegoff presiding
Carol L. Weber was initiated. 1t
was decided to send a contribution
towards a gift for the Grand Re-
gent Helen B. Smith, to be pre-
sented at the National Convention
in Chicago. Plans were discussed
for assisting the Loyal Order OF
the Moose in preparations for their
picnic to be held July 80.
Mabel Carlson, musician, who was
out of town at the time of the
installation of officers. was ih-
stalled. The installing officers
were Installing Regent Mae Larsen
and Installing Guide Iva Herman
sen.
After the business meeting, an
entertainment was presented by the
committee in charge of the meeting
There was whistling act by Stan
Tyler, and Alice Jean Davis sang
accompanied by Sue McMullen
Refreshments were sedyed
Senior Regent Albegoff announ-
ced that the following chairmen
should present their reports at the
next meeting. on August /. g.. Men,
bership, Home Making, Social Ser
vice, Mooseheart Alumni. and Pub
licity.
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IA Leave II ARRIVE
BY Alaska COASTAL

~ aa4sN p +. -. r. ,
Thursdays flights of Alaska
Coastal Airlines brought II persons
to Juneau and carried IA from here
to other Southeast Alaska points.
To Juneau from Hoonah were J.
Angel and Ben Miller; from Taku:
William Fromholt; from Sawyers
Landing: Elmer Carlson and M
Carlson; from Hawk Inlet: B. L.
Davis and T. Conrad.
Arriving from Haines were Ethel
Hanson, Al Lyons and Mrs. L. Mil
MES. From Skagway. Ellis Reynolds.
Departing for Petersburg yester-
day were j.. B, Warrack, Judy War
rack, Alfred w. Bolay and Barbara
Kito; for Hoonah: Sid Benson and
Mrs. S. Benson; to Ainsley Island
j. G. Tanning.
To Wrangell were M. L. Anderson
and r. F. Shuman; for Haines:
Mrs. Clyde. Hawken, John White,
Jerry Strong, AL Padely and Karl
johnson.
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INVITATION TO BID

The Department of Taxation, Ter
ritory of Alaska, announces the
invitation to bid for furnishing two
National Glass 81 Typewriting. book
keeping machines, with stands and
two National Glass 300 Typewriter
Adding machine, Model No. 30210
Interested bidders may obtain
specifications and bid forms at
room 205 Simpson Building, Juneau,
Alaska. Sealed bids will be received
until AM. July Is, 1850 and then
publicly opened.
NJ P. MULLANEY,
Tax Commissioner.
First publication, July IA, 1850.
Last publication, July 81, 1850.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-07-21
BAPTIST YOUTH CAMP
HELD Al LENA COVE;
THIRTY ARE IN GROUP

Twenty young people and lC
workers are attending the first
Baptist Youth Camp in Southeast
Alaska. The camp is being hal J
at Lena Cove under the direction
of the Rev. Jimmy Bolton, pastor
If the First Baptist Church here
Young people from First Baptist
Church, Ketchikan, Annette Baptist
Mission. and the local Baptist
Church are engaged in bible study
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WE DON'T buy and resell at high
prices-our commission is 5 per
cent or less on each sale. ASK
who owns it before you buy.
NEW LISTING-JUNEAU. 2 bed
room house, hardwood floors, 3
years old. Behrends Ave. Full
concrete basement with garage.
Lawn in front. Large back yard.
Unfurnished. Once again we say
see it today! $4,000.
NEW LISTING-AUK BAY. Near
DeHarts. Water frontage 81 fit.
Completely renovated, to be ready
for showing Sunday. large
thermopane windows, asphalt tile
floors and drainboards. l bee
room, concrete basement, break
fast nook, new bathroom fixtures
partly furnished, $500.
NEW LISTING-LENA BEACH.
Near Winfield, large one room
cabin incl. kitchen. Completely
furnished. Big view windows,
nice level beach. Only $2700 for
quick sale.
NEW LISTING-AIRPORT. One
acre patented, cleared and plant
ed. Nice clean bright house, fur
nished, 2 bedrooms, full concrete
basement. A wonderful country
home, on the paved highway.
JUNEAU-Behrends Ave. Three
beautiful bedrooms, large living
room, lawn and flowers, price
includes wall-to-wall carpet, ven
etian blinds, refrig. and stove,
new livingroom and bedroom fur
niture. Air conditioning furnace
and electric hot water heater.
Tile drainboards in kitchen. In
DISTRACTED view and sun from
early morning to night. $4,000.
Scatter Tract. Three
bedroom furnished house, mag
nificent view, best neighborhood,
70 basement, rock gardens and
lawn. $4,000.
IN JUNEAU-3 BID. furn., Star Hill
$780,
IN JUNEAU-2 BID. furn., 1924 Will.
oughby, $1,000.
HIGHWAY mi. cleared bldg. lot
$500.
|HIGHWAY--21a mi. 2 3D. unfurn,
very large rooms, view, over $4,000
new elec equipment. $1,000.
AUX BAY REC. AREA-2 BID. PAN
eled, fireplace, modern kitchen
and bath. basement, second house
suitable End family. $4,000.
WEST JUNEAU-con. bsmt., l acre
pat. $4,000.
IN DOUGLASS 3D., double yard.
new kitchen, just redecorate 4,
view, $500.
TWO TRAILERS-$1,00 900 and $3.50.
NEW LISTINGS-LOTS-2 lots 4th
and East Sts., $500; lot 4th at
Kennedy 500; l lot end of tt.
ST. $500; 4 lots 9Th at Park MAKE
offer; end of steel bridge cleared
$1,000; on ski trail 100 #. above
highway l lot $500; 8 acres Doug
las Road, good water; 2 lots near
Douglas boat shop $500; lot
with two quonsets gives two build
ms sites with water and sewer
connected $1,000.
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HOSPITAL NOTES

Eugene r. Mitchell and Mrs
Thomas Jacobs we're admitted to st.
AIMS hospital. yesterday. Donna
Lucas, Virginia johnson. Mrs. Mar
tin Ebona, and zerina Klippert were
dismissed
Mamie Williams of Angoon was
dismissed from the Government
hospital.
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Tele. Nos. GIG and 2O7
juneau:


Juneau:
p Bedroom home, furnished; green
house; view electric dishwasher.
DUPLEX on Gastineau. Owners
apartment to be vacated by Aug
ust 20. Also apartment house.
Both good income property.
CHOICE building lots. Priced for
quick sale.
A BARGAIN in low-priced housing
one block from hospital. See this.
Douglas:
Il MILE to right of Douglas bridge,
practically new two bedroom
home. Completely furnished,
;. fireplace, garage, and excellent
water supply.
8 Bedroom home in Douglas. Fur
nished. Furnace, concrete base
ment and new concrete walk and
steps. 2 lots. Garage. Imme-
diate occupancy.
10 MILES from Juneau. 8 acres
patented land. Furnished house.
Garage.
5 ACRES miles from Juneau.
Improved ready fS-r building.
Priced to sell.
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LUNCHEON HONORs VISITORS

For Mrs. Paul M. Sorensen,. who
is returning to Krsham Cove after
an absence of. several years, and
Mrs. w. c. Stump of Ketchikan,
Mrs. Alex Holden. and Mrs. Keith
G. Wildes were luncheon hostesses
today in the Baranof Iris Room.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-07-21


CHANNEL BOULEVARD = three
bedrooms, 80 it. ivingroom, 25x30
basement, lot 65x150. Partly fur
nished. A $4,000 house when
finished completely. Warm and
snug now, lots of room for
family. $4,000 this week only.
MOLE HARBOR =, Alex Hassel-
borg's 1876 acres with beaver in
come, ideal hunting and fishing.
Good lodge site on. salt water.
Make us an offer-we can nearly
give this away to the right party.
WARM SPRINGS BAY General
store, baths, cabins. A going
business that could be bigger with
the proper investment. This is
a wonderful spot-we refer you
to the Alaska Development Board
and the Forest Service. Terms.
BOATS:
POT SCOW 80 x 10-$30O.
SEA SLED 20 x 7, sport fish $3.50.
BRONCO, troller, former armour
tender, owner in Vets Hosp, needs
money, make offer.
FORMER gillnetter, 20 it. 71s hp.
cupboard, has cabin. $3.50.
PETER WOOD
No. 3 Klein Bldg. Tel. Oil
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-07-21

Sewing mac:,fnes ior rent at the
White Sew ing Machine Center.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-07-21

FRIGIDAIRE, good condition. Ph.
Black $40. oo-ol
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-07-21

sres& u 81 a.
BLUE davenport and chair, $500;
baby buggy, $500; stroller, s6-oo''
training chair, $3.50 Black AT.
aaNa 60-4t
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USED CARS

1947 FORD V8 club coupe, radio
and heater.
1947 PLYMOUTH club coupe, radio,
! heater, spot lights and new low
pressure tires.
1913 BUICK Roadmaster sedan
hette, low mileage.
1910 MERCURY convertible.
r. w. COWLING co.
58-tf
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-07-21

MATCHED pair nearly new English
type bicycles for $85. Or either
mans or v'oman's for S45, Blue
$50 evenings or Box STA city.
58-3t
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2 = - n
Z Attention Sports Fishermen
Sorry we are out of live bait at
Donohues; we have good frozen
bait. 81, Colt
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-07-21
RAINIER RESIDENT

Fred R. Patching Of the Corps
of Engineers, Anchorage, whose
home is in Rainier, Ore, is at the
Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-07-21

LOT COX $50 cleared. Located on
Douglas Hi-way between Ski
Trail and bridge. Red 745. SCOTT
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-07-21

CHRYSLER Crown-110 hp. year
old, 100 hours; inquire Buds Bar.
31-tf
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-07-21

LEATHERETTE davenport and
chair, Hutch cabinet, Hollywood
bed, Simmons spring and mat
tress. Call evenings at $50 Park
Street. 54-6t
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Is #. Steelcraft cruiser, sleeps four.
Will take late model auto on
trade-in. See 1t. Apologize, ACS.
25-tf
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HOLLYWOOD bed $50. " bed, $25
Youths led, $25. All with springs
and mattresses. See at 1702 Gla-
cier Highway, Waynor Tract,
:. Sat-
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-07-21
LOST AND FOUND

LUST AND FUND
FOUND mans pocket watch. Can
be had if identified at 925 Cap
itol Ave. 58-3t
LOST-man'S wriStwatch with
brown leather strap. Donald
Burton, Phone Douglas $50. 58-3t
Dragonflies fly with great speed
and can dart backward and for
ward without turning.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-07-21

BOAT Valiant, halibut and troll
ing gear. See F. S. Epperson or
call Black 1896. 18-tf
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-07-21

SMITH CORONA cash register,
nearly new. :. Excellent condition.
$3.50. Phone 997 or inquire at
Hobby Center, George Bros. Bldg.
56-5t
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-07-21

EDCO Bronze Electrodes now In
good supply at the Juneau Weld
ing and Machine Co. 58-tl
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VERY small house for sale, Basin
Road. Call 987 evenings. 45-10t
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CHRIS CRAFT outhoard motor,
512 hp., excellent condition, priced
for quick sale at SIPS. Phi. 997
or inquire at the Hobby Center,
George Bros. Bldg. 55-5t
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LENA Cove, furnished cabin, run
ming water. boathouse. Phi. 27S.
29-tf
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bedroom furnished house
facing Douglas Beach. Priced
for quick sale, due to transfer
$780, Call Douglas 1888. 54-tf
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WINTER and POND. Co.. Inc.
Complete Photographic Supplies
Developing Printing-Enlargin
Artists Paints and Materials
Blue Printing Photostats
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MISCELLANEOUS

GUARANTEED Realistic Perman-
ent, $3.50. Paper curls 81 up
Lola's Beauty Shop. Phone 201
ais Decker Way.
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FOR RENT

SLEEPING room, close in. Call
Black 1O11 after 5. 58-3t
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STEAA1lxEATED Rooms, weekly OF
Monthly. Colonial Rooms. 69tf
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William WInn-phone 234

Office in Alaska Credit bureau
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WURLLTZER Spinit piano for rent
Anderson Piano Eocp. Phi. Ia.
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SMALL house, 523 4th st. Lot is
so x 100, Beautiful view. Call
Red 1853 after S pm. 522-4t
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HIGHWAY home, Mile 16. Make
offer. Phi. TOT. 62-tf
Evening star., 1950-03-17
Woman Burns 10 Death
AS Bed Clothes Catch
Fire From Cigarette

Mrs. Pearl Rodgers Johnson, 81,
was burned to death early today
in her home near Bladensburg
when her bed clothing caught fire
from a cigarette.
DR.. John T. Maloney, Prince
Georges County coroner, said
death was caused by burns.
Mrs. johnson was alone and the
fire was discovered by her hus-
band, Guy Johnson, District paw
ing. contractor, when he came
home. He was unable to reach
the bedroom because of the in
tense smoke. The johnson home
is at 5528 Gallintin street, Rog-
ers Heights, Md.
Visited Neighbors.
County police and Raymond
Henry, a District fireman and
neighbor Of the Johnsons, gave
the following account:
The Johnsons had spent the
evening visiting the Henrys, who
live around the corner at 5035
Fifty-f1fth avenue. Mrs. johnson
left about 1890 o'clock but Mr.,
johnson stayed until after mid
night.
Mr.. johnson left and walked to
his house but when he reached
the front door he was unable to
enter because Of the smoke.
Bladensburg, Cottage City and
Riverdaie Heights firemen extin-
guished the blaze before it spread
beyond the bedroom, but Mrs.
Johnson was dead when they
reached her.
Reported Smoking in Bed.
Police said she frequently
smoked in bed.
The Johnsons have a son, Rich
ard, who is celebrating his 18th
birthday today. Richard attends
a private school in Warrenton, Va.
Mr.. johnson is a partner in the
firm of Curtin g. Johnson, 1125
Brentwood road NE.
Evening star., 1950-03-17
Senate Gives Approval
To Four Nominations
By the Associoted Press

The Senate last night confirmed
the reappointment of Richard F..
Mitchell of Iowa as a member of
the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion.
1t also approved the nomina-
tions of David NICK. Key, a career
diplomat, to be Ambassador to
Burma, and of George A. Garrett
Washington investment banker, to
be Ambassador to Ireland. Mr..
Garrett has been Minister to
Ireland.
John B. Blandford, jr., of Vir-
ginia was confirmed as the United
States representative on the Adyi-
sorry Commission of the United
Nations Relief and Work Agency
for Palestine Refugees in the Near
East.