The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, May 13, 1936, Page 2

. test filed by the delegates elected ]H[: DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE Wl;l)NI:bDA\ MAY 13, I936 flpecuaé Values for the H iy SUNFAST WASH GOODS CR § A5eyard | L SUN and TUB FAST Broadcloths, Batistes, Ginghams and Piques ! Dress Up Your Home With NEW CURTAINS $1.35 panel Tailored Panels—Ready-to-Hang 80 Square PERCALES Assorted Colored Grounds 36 inches wide 25¢yd | TOWELS i TURKISH TOWELS Heavy Absorbent Quality 22x44—All White 541 ¢ TOWE LINEN GLASS 29€ Wonderful Assortment New Shipmnt of PARTY DRESSES { ! % New Shipment \ the very latest 3 | )\ of SMART WHITE HATS... Specially Priced COATS.. $8.79 | GLOVES ) pastel shades . . . dainty colorings and - tyles! B.M.BEHRENDS CO,,Inc. “Tuneau’s Leading Department Store” DON'T FAIL TO VISIT OUR UPSTAIRS BARGAIN DEPARTMENT | BASIN ROAD TO BE CLOSED TO VEHICLES ABOUT MIDDLE, JUNE Closing of the Basin Road about | the middle of June to vehicular traffic was announced today by the | Bureau of Public Roads. Bids for new work on the road will be open- ed June 3 and are expected to be awarded by the middle of the month | sengers were Mr. and Mrs. D. W. with work starting immediately | yates, EdA Wiseman, Louis Wagger thereafter. The route will be closed j and Olifford Patten. for about three months. Mr. and Mrs. Yates left Windham DYING MAN . YATES RETURN IS HONORE Dr. J. Tate Mason, of Se- attle, Chosen Presi- dent of A. M. A. KANSAS CITY WINDHAM, Alaska, May 11. (Special Correspondence) The Northland arrived here May 8 with freight and passengers. The pas- May 13. Six thousand delegates onding the ) e Medioal Association con. | The road work includes tearing|{last November 8 for Omaha, Ne- vention here gave an unprecedent out the old side hill trestle and|jraska, where they visited relatives ¢d emotional demonstration when | COnstruction of a new (wo-way|of Mr. Yates and then to East St. they installed Dr. . Mason, | (reated timber trestle on concrete | pouis, TIl, to visit relatives of Mrs. of :E‘v(‘il(t]" as Pre This was pl‘lll'.‘[illb‘ Also the road will be Yates; then to Los Angeles to see done despite repor Dr. Mason surfaced from the trestle to the the orange blossoms, and visit is near death in a fle hospital | Prid8e over Gold Creek and new | friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. lecking put on the bndge | Yates say they were very glad to . |get back to Alaska, where the | weather is much wasmer than they ONLY 1 HALIBUTER | experienced in Illinois and Nebras- SELLS IN SEATTLE}M R WHITE, BENSON LEAVE MAY 21 FOR G. 0. P. IONAL CONVENTION % ooty NATIONAL C SEATTLE, May 13—There vml HAZEL YOUNG RITES 5 Y | only one halibuter arriving today.,! The: funeral for Hazel Young, Albert White, former Republican | {he Bleanor with 12,000 pounds of | Indian girl from Sitka, who died erritorial Chairman and elected | paribut and 2,500 pounds of ling!last Saturday at the Government legate o the National Republican| coq and selling the halibut for 87 | Hospital, will be held at 3 o'clock Convention at Cleveland by the | conts a pound straight and the ling | tomorrow afternoon in the chapel * gonvention held at Odd Fellows'| coq for 2 cents. [bf the C. W. Carter Mortuary. The Hall in Douglas April 9, and Henry BMRIE L | Rev. David Waggoner will conduct Benson, organizer of the Young|rpAsT RITES HELD | the services and interment will be Republican group in Alaska, will FOR MRS. GAMBLEin Evergreen Cemetery. leave on the Princess Louise M.«y‘ po L - e 21 for the States. { Funeral services for Mrs. Eva| ROBERTS TO OPEN CANNERY Mr. Benson will go to Chicago to attend a meeting of the Young Republicans at that city, May 28, which is a meeting of the Re- gional Directors of the National Republican Federation. After this meeting he will proceed to Cleve- Gamble, wife of Frank Gamble, who| H. O. Roberts, President of the died last Sunday at the Government! Alaska Canneries Assqciation, is a hospital, were held in the First| passenger on the Alaska for the Presbyterian Church at 2 o'clock: Westward. He is bound for Kodiak this afternoon. The Rev. David|Island, to open up his cannery for Waggoner officiated and interment ' the season. was in Evergreen Cemetery. H S e — t | land. Benson was elected also at ->->e LUCAS TO BRISTOL BAY the Douglas convention to attend INSURANCE MEN Fred Lucas, Assistant Alaska Ag- the National G. O. P. Convention. ARE LOCATED HERE ent for the Bureau of Fisheries, took Mr. White will go direct to New Sty York City, returning to Cleveland June 3, where he will represent his faction before the Republican National Cenvention in the con- passage on the Alaska to the west- ward. He will go to Anchorage and then fly to Bristol Bay where he will be stationed during the fishing sea- son. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence J. Womack and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Munker 1ve taken apartments in the As- sembly, to be occupied by them for 60 days. Mr. Womack is Agency .- at the Fire Hall convention al Supervisor and Mr. Munker is TROAST GOES WEST Douglas. Special Supervisor, of the Union N. Lester Troast, of the firm of - ————-— States Life Insurance Company, N. Lester Troast, Architects, sailed SHOP YN JUNEAU, FIRST! with offices in Portland, Ore. for Valdez on the Alaska. 1.50 yard | Striking New Colors for High Grade Drapes and Slip Covers RUFFLED CUR'I‘A!NS Cream with colored figtirés—Generously ruffled—2% yards long Specially Priced at §] 50 BEDSPREADS‘$4‘25 Smart all over patterns—Rose, Blue, Gold, Green, Brown, Red Blue, Green, Red Gold Check JUST ARRIVED! FROM STATES MANY LISTEN "STRIKE TlES UP & FLOATING CANNERY To H Us PITAL BOUND FOR ALASKA i ASTORIA, Oregon, May 13—A strike of fishermen on the float- | DAY P GHAM ing cannery Memnon has indefin- | itely delayed sailing of the vessel - | b to the Alaska banks | . The men carried their luggage TUB AST Children at Qoverpment from the boat, which had been “ E s Hospi(al Give Fine fully loaded with supplies for all- 1 f 4 summer operations. Performance Dissatisfaction over w is giv- en as the cause for the walk-off Providing unusual entertainment, :und hringing a great deal of credit | to members of the Government hos- i pital staff who arranged a special | program given yesterday afternoon in observance of National Hos- pital Day, the juvenile tubercular patients gave a vocal and instru- | mental program which was broad- cast from the living room of the hospital. tors who went to see the \\mk which is being done at the Government hospital, and towns- people listening in were enthusias- tic about the program which was under the direction of Miss Cleo L. Beason, Occupational Therapist at the institution. The program included the vocal numb ‘Little Dutch Mill,” sung by all of the children of the war a duet by Eddie Newton and Geo Palicyholders Are Entertained U"ion Slales Llfe InSul'anCe Company Officials Give Dinner A very pluu\anl evening was spent at the Moder Coffee Shoppe last night, when Clarence J. Womack and Glen Munkers, of the Union States Life Insurance Company of Portland, gave a dinner in honor were set for 35 and tables were Gregarioff; and a solo, “Dancing altractively decorated with daffo- ¥ ' A e dils and lighted candles. Both Mr. /ith My Shadow,” by Phyllis John-| §1% Wilth My, SHEQONG TVSRD) | Womack and Mr. Munkers gave son, Orchestration numbers were ren- dered by boys who played the man- ing to the company and its history was Charles W. Hawkesworth, of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, who spoke on the work which is being done at the Government Hospital, and the importance of National Hospital Day which is held each year on the birth date of Florence Nightingale who was greatly re- ponsible for modern nursing ideas. The doors of both St. Ann’s and the Government hospital were open to visitors during the day, and many ook advantage of the opportunity to see and understand the work which is being done by the institu- dons. and Mrs."W. W. Council, Mr anJ Mrs. H. L. Faulkner, Jean Faulk- ner, Mr. and Mrs. John Ahler Mr. and Mrs. Homer Nordling, Mr. and Mrs. Walter P. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Burford, Mr. Elroy Ninnis, Mr. and Mrs. W Chipperfield, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. By- ington, Mr. and Mrs. Wallis S George, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Mon- agle, Dr. and Mrs. Archie Stewart, Tom George, Joe George and Miss| Magnhild Oygard - LING TOWELING - EARTH ROCKS IN MONTANA Two Quakes Are Reported Making Total of 1905 Since Last October May 13 An by the Weather yard Dr. Harold W A\hnnmn nity and Child Health D tor un- der the Social Security Act, been called to Washington, D. C. to attend a erence of child health directo Territorial Health announced today Dr. Weatherman plans to Juncau May 25 in order in time for the con: ce will be held June 6 and 7. On his return trip, the child was felt for five health director will possibly stop in The Vancouver, B. C, to attend the In- first was followed by another of ternational Health convention which shorter duration. is being held from June 22 to 27, The two quakes brought the to- and is a meeting of State and Pro- tal since last October to 1905 vincial health authorities of North R e O America Another Sure Sign Of Spring; Swallows Arrive in Juneau | Mater- Commissioner leave arrive which to HELENA. Mont., earthquake rated Bureau as “'stron: seconds here during the night > .- BOUND FOR SELDOVIA tative, sailed on the Alaska yester- !day for Seldovia transfer at The swallows, harbingers of| Cordova. spring in Alaska, have arrived and the season, advises M. 8. Whittier, Assistant Collector of Customs, is officially at hand . Fir of the| = Territory’s spring time birds were| seen yesterday by Mr. Whittier, | who reported them almost two| via JUNEAU ORCHESTRA weeks earlier than last year when v To mER CONCERT they didn't show hereabouts until MOUT’I?”“ i de e s oot G 90, { RIDGE ‘Wit its ! lral. p'u ic VLlOlnC('lL Arrival of the swallows, tradition [‘;OURBON sehedulod Io.thnday, May 22, I .t forecasts more settled WHlSKl“Y the grade school guditorium, the yeginer and the full flush of Juneau Community Orchestra, un- / d . ; - iy SPring. A YL der direction of Byron Miller, will RES ) ;0 y plunge into intensive practice Sat-| 15940 has the highest mean urday evening promptly at 7:30 9 elevation in the Rocky Mountains, | o'clock. X feet. yomi is second at &/ Originally scheduled for Friday g:gg ,::‘( Wyomicg GOODEAN & NOITS, . BETROT, ML evening, the practice schedule was _ ¥ varied to avoid conflict with high e==r—="=—=— S— school activities. Two further re- hearsals are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings of next week. Although the program will not be completed until after Saturday's meeting, it is announced that all numbers will be classical and that, in addition to orchestrations, sev- eral accomplished vocal artists will be featured during the entertain- ment. CARL ALMY IS DEADINEAST| The First National Bank JUNEAU [ ] CAPITAL—$50,000 SURPLUS—$50,000 @ COMMERCIAL AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES 214 % Paid on Savings Accounts FRESH Fruits and Vegetables ——ALWAYS! California Grocery THE PURE FOODS STORE Telephone 478 Prompt Delivery CORNELL, N. Y., May 13.—Carl Almy, aged 53, attorney, and for many years United States Commis~ | sioner at Seward, Alaska, and oth- er territorial towns, is dead in the Pleasant Valley Sanitarium. He was stricken i Alaska last fall and returned to his home here. —ee MRS. ARMSTRONG 1Is PASSENGER NORTH SEA Mrs. C. G. Armstrong, of the Berg- mann Hotel staff, is returning to her home on the steamer North Sea, after an extended vacation trip to the States. e MRS. WEBER RETURNING Mrs. Lydia Weber, Glacier High- way resident, is returning to Juneau on the steamer North Sea, after en- Joying a vacation to Pacific Coast. points in the States. vl SHOP IN JUNRAT, of policy holders in Juneau. Places} short and interesting talks pertain- | dolin, guitar and ukelele 1 Among the invited guests were; e 3 Mr. and Mrs. Gunnar Blomgren, >rincipal speaker on the program Reinpinal-ape pros Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Morgan, Dr. and Mrs.! | | | | \WEATHERMAN CALLED \.“,; Ertin TO WASHINGTON, D. C. comoeoia o has | W. Council, | i DENTIST TATE | for J. 8. Jeffery, M. Seller represen-|sailed for Yakutat on the Alaska.!| g U. S. DEPARTMEN7 OF AGRICULTURE, WEATHER BUREAU THE WEATHER (By the U. S. Weather Bureau) Forecast for Juneau and vicinity, beginning at 4 p m., May 13: Partly cloudy to cloudy tonight and Thursday; light to moderate variable winds, mostly easterly LOCAL DATA Time Barometer Temp. Humidity Wind Velocity ~ Weathes 4 p.m. yest'y 30,05 59 32 N K Pt. Cldy 4 am. today 29.89 44 73 SW 2 Pt. Cldy Noon today 2978 57 48 S 6 Cldy CABLE AND KADIO REPORTS YESTERDAY | TODAY Highest 4pm. | Lowest4am. 4am. Precip. sam. Station temp. temp. | temp. temp. velocity 24hrs. Weathcs Anchorage 53 4 | — — Trace - voRd Barrow 14 14 0 14 0 C Nome 48 44 30 Calm Trace Clear Bethel 46 46 38 Calm 0 Pt Cldy Fairbanks 62 58 | 34 4 Trace . Clear Dawson 68 62 | 32 Calm 0 Pt Cldy St. Paul 42 38 | 34 6 01 Cldy Dutch Harbor 42 42 | 36 12 04 Rain Kodiak 46 46 34 4 0 Clear Cordova 44 42 | 38 4 2.01 Rain Junean 62 59 44 2 0 Pt Cldy Sitka 59 =T = = 0 —_ Ketchikan 66 66 42 4 0 Clear Prince Rupert 66 66 44 4 0 Clear Edmonton 62 60 46 6 0 Clear Seattle 80 4 56 10 Trace Pt. Cldy Portland 88 88 56 4 0 Cldy San Franciscc 70 64 60 4 01 Cldy New York. . 80 4 | 66 12 0 Cldy Washington 86 8 0 4 0 Cldy WEATHER CONPXTIONS AT 8 A. M. Ketchikan, cloudy, temperature 50; Craig, cloudy, 56; Wrangell, partly cloudy, 53; Sitka, clear, 52; Radioville, cloudy, 50; Skagway, clear, 50; Soapstone Point, cloudy, 5 Cordova, raining, 41; An- chorage, misting, 40; Nenana, partly cloudy, 42; Fairbanks, cloud WEATHER SYNOPSIS Low barometric pressure prevailed this morning from the Aleutian Islands southeastward to the Pacific Coast States, there being two storm areas, one off the Pacific Coast and another over the Aleu- tians, while high pressure prevailed over the Arctic Coast. This gen- eral pressure distribution has been attended by precipitaiion along the coast from Anchorage to Cordova and over the northern - por- tion of California, and by fair weather over the remainder of the field of observation. ‘HAGER GOING WEST; BIG GAME HUNTING CULUNISTS Hager, President of the GELEBR ATE Fish Company, ac- Mrs. Hager, are on| steamer Alaska, bound for PALMER, Alaska, May Matanuska Colonist's anniversary celebration has been changed to next Saturday to allow Gov. John W. Troy time to arrive here from headquarters in Juneau to make Bmml Bay. | — The The Hagers, who live in Vancou- to do some big-game in the district, with Mr, also making a few business | | nis ver, plan hunting Hager visits at bay canneries | two plan to be gone for the principal address. 30 days, Mr. Hager said. He S TR for a general rise in the, $——————" § Gold, almon industry, he said, because m“'“' r‘;:l:‘"}‘.'“::f e of the volumes of publicity given| | pi "('.nm‘ oy ;m,mfl: not only the Territory but also to e e SR the canned salmon business. Thv‘ HIGHEST PRICES PAID i 3 y general rise in business in the s go States, he said, also gave him rea- ““‘;;;' s':‘m'l'.'";fr;n‘,’:{:l""‘"’ son to believe that the Southeast @ Alaska fishermen would enjoy one | = C eir best seasons. | < - of their best seasons | TowEs Low Rent District | 0 YAKUTAT | Men’s Dress Oxfords—S$2.95 | Clothing, Guns, Ammunition kal Dentist | | BIG VAN, Opposite Winter and | Indian Affairs, | | Pond | Dr. Walla Tate, the Bureau of Riley Taylor You are invited to present this coupon at he box office of the Capitol Theatre and receive tickets for your- self and a friend or relative to see “Peter Ibbetson” As a paid-up subscriber of The Daily Alaska Empire Good only for current offering Your Name May Appear Tomorrow WATCH THIS SPACE @ The Ideal Summer Fuel JR. DIAMOND BRIQUETS $13.50 per ton Pacific Coast Coal Co. PHONE 412 COAL BUNKERS closed at noon Saturday during 3 summer months, CONNORS MOTOR CO., Inc. ~ <