The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, April 26, 1932, Page 8

THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 1932 departments concerned, and to the attention of Congress at the &p- propriate time; and we want to assure you that your assistance will be greatly appreciated.” S e e— FATHER OF MRS. NELL WOLD ORDWAY DIES IN CALIFORNIA Charles Wold, father of Mrs. Nell Wold Ordway, formerly of Juneau, died last week at his home in Tur- lock, Calif., according to informa- tion just received by her local friends. Mrs. Ordway, who went to Honolulu after leaving here last year, was summoned home about a month ago by her father's serious illness and was there at the time &) |Order for this transter had been HA BER SKS | made some time ago but had been A withdrawn upon discovery that such action would require legis- DELAY IN BILL 2= ‘ “We received information Iast | week, however, from ¥you to the T K LL R G | effect that mo bill had yet been & s Uy | introduced, and at the present |time the Chamber feels that any A - . |protest against such action would Suggests Awaiting Action |be untimely and premature. f A h P b] i “If such a bill should be intro- o nother ublic | Guced, however, the Juneau Cham- Works Organization ~ [ber Would Hke to file such pro- |test as might be appropriate, and to present to the proper commit- tees of Congress the reasons why |trandfer of the Alaska Road Com- ‘Although it will not enter any formal protest against the trans- fer of the activities of the Alaska Road Commission to 'the Interior Department pending the introduc- nof abill to that end, the Cham- of Commerce has written Dele- gate Wickersham suggesting he urge delay in consideration of any such measure until Congressional ac- is had on the proposed cre- ' of an Administrator of | lic Works. It also asked him notify the authorities that a/ provest would be filed by the | Chamber if the proposed bill should be introduced. In a letter to the Delegate dis- patched in the last mail steamer, the Chamber set forth its posi- >n in opposition to the projected change. detriment of the the same action. Dclay 1s Suggested ber discussed ‘the question, tivities of the Government, cluding road building, administrator of public n to the Deparntment of the rior woukl result to the great whole Territory. ' Other Chambers will certainly take t its mecting today the Cham- and it was pointed out that there is a ”rmpa;al now before Congress to| consolidate and merge certain ac- | in- | under an | works; and, since this would undoubtedly include the Alaska Road Commis- sion and probably the Bureau of Public Roads, the Chamber adopt- ed a motion to the effect that we of his death. TAYLOR BUYS EQUIPMENT FOR ROAD COMMISSION After having purchased equip- ment for road construction needed for the current season’s work, Tke | P. Taylor, Assistant Engineer of the | Alaska Road Commission, returned home today from Seattle. While in the South he made a trip to Boise, Idaho, to visit his parents |and other relatives. e ‘PETE JELICH RETURNS TO JUNEAU FROM CALIFORNIA Pete Jelich, well known local pioneer, returned home Saturday Text of Letter suggest to you that action on any it 4 Ilows: | Proposed transfer of the Alaska |2fter a vacation trip .to Ca]!fornla. The text of the letter follows: | 0n ™0 W i don to any other |He visited friends and relatives in “The Juneau Chamber of Com- merce has been somewhat disturb- ed over reports which came to us fiom Seaitle to the effect that a bil! was pending in Congress, or was about to be introduced, for the ‘transfer of the Alaska Road )| Commission to the Department of the Interior. In dact we received word from Bureau or Department, of public works. {count upon i be de- ferred pending the outcome of such legislation as is now pending or |might hereafter be introduced, to | create the office of administrator “We feel that the Chamber can r co-operation to the Seattle Chamber |assist the Territory in calling this of Commerce thet an Executive 'matter to the attention of the Los Angeles, Oakland, San Fran- cisco and other cities. e BERKELEY, Cal—California has adopted the University of Delawarz foreign study plan. Qualified stu- dents may substitute a year of study in Germany or France for their junior requirements on the home campus. (Paid Advertisement) AS[( fOl' d emocratic Ballot And vote for the nomination of the ablest and most cupable candidate seeking that office For Delegate.to Congress-- SENATOR A. J. DIMOND And we solicit your votes for the following “Roosevelt for President” Candidates who filed at the request of the party through its Territorial Convention at Fairbanks— For National Committeeman-- JAMES J. CONNORS For Delegates to National Convention-- T.H. DEAL, A.A. SHONBECK, H.F. MORTON, W. B. KIRK, JOHN W. TROY and* JOHN G. WALMER For Alternate Delegates to National Convention P. C. McMULLEN, C. J. TODD, S. HELLEN- THAL, ALLEN SHATTUCK and ARCH McDONALD For Commissioner of Eductaion-- A. E. KARNES For Attorney General-- JAMES S. TRUITT For Auditor-- FRANK A BOYLE For Highway Engineer-- W. A. HESSE "For Senator-- \ORMAN R. WALKER Vote for Four Only of the following for Representatives-- JOE GREEN, C. H. HELGESEN, THOMAS JUDSON, J. W. KEHOE, FRANK J. PERA- TOVICH, F. A. SORRI, ALBERT WILE DIMOND FOR DELEGATE CLUB OF JUNEAU L MODERN TRAVEL DEPOSITORS IN METHODS SEEN HYDER BANK TO ON LINER YUKON BE FULLY PAID Road Gracgr, Automobile, |Freezing of Assets Forced Gasboat and Airplane Bank to Close Doors, Are on Vessel Smith Declares Something in the nature of e| Depositors in the Bank of Hyder, floating exposition of modern meth- , which recently closed its doors vol- ods of transportation on land and untarily, will eventually receive sea and in the air was the steam- every cent, the Territorial Banking ship Yukon as she shifted firom Board has been assured, it was an- dock to dock this morning in Ju- nounced today by W. G. Smith, meau. On her upper deck, for- Treasurer of Alaska, who returned ward, she ctarried a road grader, home Saturday evening after a trip an automobile and a gasline pow- to the Portland Canal mining er boat; abaft, she had a flying camp where he made an examina- machine. |tion of the bank's afairs. The grader was destined for The bank's books disclose a Valdez, the boat for Shepard Point freezing of sound assets was re- near Cordova and the motor car sponsible for the decrease in its and aircraft for Seward. lcgal reserve which led its officers Large Cargo For Westward to ask the Banking Board to ask The vessel had a large gatgo for the appointment of a receiver. of lumber, fish trap wire nefting, Its total liabilities, including de- and other freight for Westward posits, surplus and other dtems poris. are fixed at $83,418.60 with assets On arrival from Seattle at 3:30 of equal amount. o'clock this morning the Yukon K Inability to liquidate securities moored to the City Wharf, shere for some of its loans resulted in she discharged merchandise and the institution's closure. Its loans disembarked passengers. She mov- aggregated slightly more than $42,- ed %o the Alaska Juneau Gold 00C most of which are sound and Mining Company's dock where she and can be collected in time. Lia- put off mining equipment. Finally bilities to depositors are placed she tied to the Pacific Steamship at $39,140.06, Mr. Smith said. It Company's wharf where she un- is expected that an initial dividend loaded lumber. She sailed at 10 of 50 to 60 per cent will be paid this forenoon drom there. to them as soon as a permanent Many Tennery Workers receiver can be appointed and Out of Seattle, the vessel had make the necessary arrangements 262 passengers. Of these many for it were workers for cammeries a A Petition signed by the princi- Shepard Point, Nellle Juan and Pal creditors of the institution has Seward. Among the through pas- been received by the Banking sengers was Aviator Frank Dor- Board asking that D. E. Haddon, bandt, owner of the D. H. Moth tcmporary receiver, be appointed two-passenger plane that was on Permanently until the affairs of board. the bank have been straightened Twenty-nine passengers disem- out and all claims satisfied. This barked at Juneay They were:” has been approved by ‘the Board From Seattle—Mrs. Gladys Kay and will be presented to Federal ser, Mrs. C. H. Metcalfe, ‘Mrs, Judge Harding et onoe. Wayne B. Rcbinson, Mrs. Alice Mr. Smith is confident that the sey’ Mrs. E. J. White, Wallis S. bank’s depositors will receive every George, R. McCohmick, W. Carson cent, alvhough it may take some 3 ' time to clear up the situation. Ryan, Jr., Jack Sey, Troy V. Shrum, Ike P. Taylor, David E.| A Thomas, Stephen Dzelac and eight | e SCOUT GROUP Arrivals From Ketchikan From Ketchikan—Mrs. Joseph | Mason, Miss M. Mitchell, Miss L.| WILL GO TO From Wrangell—William wpam. | WURK_SUNDAY Gerald, Margaret Collett, Joseph | Campbell, Abraham Nelson, K. B. BEdwards. Nine persons who bool pas- | sage at Juneau for Westward ports | O ardove—A. A. Jonmeon k. |New Stove' at Eagle River Camp Will Be Put in W. Nickelsen, Emil Luoto, @Fred Olstegard. . Place by Council For Seward—Miss E. LeRoy, Roy | J MocMath, Elnar Olsen, S. Ben- dickson, Peter Giubs. KITTLESBY LEAVING TO PREPARE PLANT FOR COMING SEASON Enroute to Wrangell to prepare for the coming salmon canning season, Capt. Herb' Kittlesby of the Diamond XK. Packing Company, will leave here this evening on ‘the tender Marguerite, Capt. Brick- son, it was anrounced by Karl Theile, President of the Company. The company Mr. Theile said, will employ all Alaska labor as in the past. Four men will be taken from here today and-ithe remainder of the crew will be hired at Wrangell as the season advances. All able-bodied members of the Juneau Boy Scout Council have been requested by its President, Dr. Robert Simpson, to be at the camp cabin on the Eagle River Bar at noon Sunday, May 1. The purpose -of the gathering is to clean up the premises and move in the big cook stove purchased by the Council last fall. At least a dozen men will be needed to set the stove in place.’ About two hours work is all that will be required, but it is essential that all Council members plan to attend the work-fest in order that at least a dozen will finally arrive, Dr. Simpson said. Any husky Scouts who wish to put in a few hours’ work are iinvited to attend. Those wishing to have lunch at the cabin are requested to bring their own pro- visions. ., The Hudson River Valley extends about 50 miles out to sea from Sandy Hook, ending in a canyon, which eradually spreads out fan- like and merges with the rest of the sea bottom. — et ANNUAL D. F. D. DANCE At Douglas Natatorium May 7. Music by Serenaders. —ady. —————— Daily Empire Want Ads Pay BUSTER BROWN SHOES FOR BOYS—GIRLS—CHILDREN Ladies’ Oxfords and Slippers IN LATEST STYLES AT NEW LOW PRICES 100% Leather Shoes The Leader ‘pgpanment Store GEORGE BROTHERS A B . . nHflSPITAL WILLIn this work, amggémd crews of e GET BALLOTS IN BOX o A Indians ere being utilized ln)or- . 3 der to furnish employment to as . The voters of Gastineau e | E EREGTED» many of them as possible. Ma- ® Channel have until 7 o'clock @ | terial relief to indigents has been e this evening to get their o provided in this manner. The o ballots in the ballot boxes. @ Bureau is co-operating with the e It is important that every © i | Red Cross, Chamber of Commerce, o qualified voter go to the @ ; and other Wrangell civic and so- . fpmus m mhztmhh balloy be- e . cial welfare organizafions. o fore . & Bids nalask: o Remember: Registration is ® Plans Now 'Bemg Prepared will bemm;ec&l]mf;m &:L mge nex: : not mecessary. : for Med]cal Un][ at tlhree’ . days, Mr. Troast announced. . 4 estimated it will cost be- csesssscssecse Wrangell Institute ! bween $16,000 and 918,000 to coms A, GREFE, FATHER OFMRSMETCALF, DIES IN SOUTH Death Summons Father of Local Woman After Ill- " ness of Eight Days A. Grefe, father of Mrs. Frank A. Metcalf of this city, died yes- terday in Portland, Ore., after a brief illness, according to a tele- gram received this morning by Mr. Metealf. Death was caused by bronchial pneumonia with which he was stricken just eight days before his death. Mrs. Metcalf, who was called south recently by the illness of her mother, was with her father when the end came. She will re- main with her mother until she is able to travel and will then bring her here for a visit. The Grefes have resided in Port- land for many years. Funeral serv- ices will be held and interment made there. ————.—— Daily Empire Want Ads Pay |plete. Tt will be a 20-bed plant Plans for the hospital unit at and. héve living quarters for phys- ‘Wrangell Institute, industrial traiin- ficians and the nurses staff. ing plant of the Office of Indian ‘At this station, Public Health Affairs, are mow being d;-an,edlservbe work will be handled as and bids for its constfuction will Well as that of the Indian Serv be sought in about one month, it |Marine cases fin that district will ter 'Troast, architect in charge @t hand than now are offered for the Bureau. The cost of the! structure is estimated at $10,000./ It s planned to award om-iDelegate Wickersham tracts as early as possible and ‘to 4 rush the building to commeuon] Introduces Bill for Boosting Coal Mining so that it will be in service when the school opens next September.| It will be a one-story frame and stucco structure, with a hfilf—l basemen, and ful conerete foUn- | guie " James Wickersham bas 5 dation. Tts lines harmonize With |yroduved a Il authorizing tho N e Plant al-|manager of the Alaska Railrond % b to obtain competitive bids for coal, isolation wards, one for boys and|yhe Delegate from Alaska said this :\rha‘.:rd m:r‘;r rg:’rvhg‘r:;fia m'E:m’"“_lwcvu].d encourage coal mining and y QO30 ” Prl- ) prevent monopoly and also insure vite ward, a ‘clinic, nurses quarwrs]“-m or more companies operating and a kitchen. 4 5 » mines jacent to the i Landscaping of the grounds is) % o o BUY CORN MEAL NOW 10-POUND BAGS GARNICK’S—Phone 174 A Large TR Women’s Coats $12.75 In Beautiful Tweeds and Polos A Regular $19.75 Value FOR ONE DAY ONLY—WEDNESDAY STRAWBERRIES 20c Basket GEORGE BROS. 5 FAST DELIVERIES—10 a.m., 11 a. I For Wednesday Only Coleman’s Hollywood Style Shop Offers Sizes 14 to 42 Assortment for Your Selection ALL SALES CASH T ] = I » 2 pani,, 3:30 p.m., 4:30 pim. was made known today by N. Les- thus have much better facilities t .