The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, September 13, 1937, Page 8

JUNEAU LASHED BY WIND, RAIN STORM SUNDAY P Blow f{eacfl;:s—\'elocil)' of 32 Miles an Hour—Two Bridges Washed Out Accompanied by heavy rain, wind which reached a velocity at v oi 32 miles an hour sent g scurrying to cover and safe in Juneau and vicinity Saturday night and Sunday. Small boats stayed at their moorings vesterday or shifted to bette of safely, postponing many ing trip which had been planned for the week end While no especial damage W& ported around town, flood condi- tions caused the Forest Service lose two bridges. The Herbert river truck bridge was swept when torrent roared down river d coursed on its way Kk the suspension bridge e river which the Forest had just repaired last week truck trail bridge is an entire loss but the suspension bridge swung free by one end and a crew was at work salvaging it today. Regional Forester B. F. Heint- zleman said the Herbert river bridge would be replaced at the same loca- tion but raised while it is not yet decided on the location of the sus- pension bridge. The plan is to move it to a better location. time boats will be provided for those finding it necessary to cross the river. Not so much the heavy rain but a glacier stream condition was re- ported as mostly responsible for the washing out of the Herbert river span. The flow from Herbert gla- cier encounters @& natural dam, causing a lake to form in Goat Creek. When this back water reach- es a certain level it breaks away, causing a flood stage in the river A Bureau of Public Roads crew was called out to remove a small log jam at the Mendenhall steel bridge over Mendenhall river and the pileup was removed without damage to the structure, it was re- ported. Limbs were torn from trees around town and out the highway, but none was reported to have caused dam- age The total precipitation for 24 hours ending at noon yesterday was 150 inches, according to the Unit- ed States Weather Bureau officials. - HERE FROM CRAIG George Edenso, widely known resident of Craig, is in Juneau for a few days on business. He reports a fairly good fishing year for the trollers but not so good for the seiners. An influx of new people are coming into the Craig district, he reports, most of them from California, D s News Today.— a anchorage to to brea vice ‘Today Empire. DON'T! Make a Football— of Your Credit! In the mean- — THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE MONDAY, SEPT. 13, After Guns of Ja panese Batted Native Quartvr of Pei pm o — After war comes ruin, This sector was cne of the tiny villages making up the guns were in Peiping. rned on sllipcrs and homes were destroyed. and once more these Chinese search the debris of their homes for what escaped the gunfire of the invading Japanese city’s native quarter. As the Japanese encountered unexpected resistance, BRANT SAILS SOUTH LUUISE BRINGS TUESDAY ; LUNDEEN, 1TINTO JUNEAU ON TRIP TODAY 12 Passengers Are Bound for Tulsequah Mine . 8. F. B. ve: .nn\(’d heln nesota and Mrs. attle. Alaska Agent L. G will accompany the vessel south e SIMMONS FLIES TO SOUTHEAST ALASKA Depositing 17 passengers, 12 of them for Tulsequah, and 113 tons, most of the freight for the Polaris- Teku mine, the Princess Louise berthed here today at 1:30 p. m, for a nine and a half hour stay. Bocked for Juneau were George G. Griswold, Jr, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Low, Mrs. M. F. Nieding and J. Roman For Tulsequah were F. J. Bar- tholomew, W. J. Brown, R. Hem- ming, J. Hillstad, B Jeffiers, F. Mil- ler, O. Olafson, M. Page, H. Phillips, E. Seil, E. H. Sharwood, R. J Thomson. The Louise, scheduled to leave for Skagway tonight at 11 o'clock, due to return from the north Thurs- day morning, probably at 5 o'clock The total number of passengers coming into the local port was 67. - S i R Felt ribbon in bright colors one of the latest hat trims. today at 10:30 Sheldon Simmons flew Freeburn to Chichagof, points Pilot J. M and Mrs. Chichagof George, Ronalla King to Sitka. Pilot Simmons is scheduled return this afternoon. and Mrs. returned at 12:45 p.m Annex Creek with Mr. Haydon and their son, noor., from Mrs is | m to attend a radio school ydon is operator of house at Annex Creek. D Today’s News Today.—Empire, You may be adept at dodging throu broken field of gh a your creditors — but they will tackle you sooner or later— You may think your going places with trick plays, but conservative moves, backed by the POWER OF CREDIT most life! G “TREAT YOUR CREDIT AS A SACRED TRUST score the touchdowns GOOD CREDIT GIVES YOU “Seven Mighty Mules,” behind which you—as quarterback—can direct your wei;ei, son, and daughier to what they need. EACH BILL PAID IS ANOTHER FIRST DOWN FOR YOU'! 00D in Let Good Credit Run Interference For You and Your Family! ALASKA CREDIT BUREAU First National Bank Building CHARLES WAYNOR PHONE Manager 28 WINGARD ABOARD ssel Brant which Friday night with U S. Senator Ernest Lundeen of Min- Lundeen will sail tomorrow for the return trip to Se- Wingard WITH SIX PERSONS Leaving, for Southeast Alaska am. AAT Mrs. Mr. M. E. Tibbetts to Hirst- Shirley Jack Chamberlin and Dr MANY TEACHERS ATTEND PARTY Approximately 100 were present at the teachers' reception yesterday morning given for them at the Northern Light Presbyterian Church. The Rev. John A. Glasse greet- ed the teachers, while Mrs. R. E. Robertson had charge of the recep- tion. The entire congregation form- ed an informal receiving line. Dainty refreshments were served. For the past two or three years the church has held a welcoming party for old and new teachers. A large group attended yesterday's reception. ELECTRA BRINGS ONE TO JUNEAU The PAA Electra, with Pilots Al Monson and Murvay Stewart at the controls landed at the Juneau Field today at 11:30 a. m. with Milt Odom a passenger from Fairbanks. The hop was postponed from yes- terday because of poor flying condi- tions which prevailed them. The flight north will be made tomorrow at 1 p. m. . eee LUCAS 10 GO TO PORTLAND HARRY Ore., where he will en- Benke-Walker Business Pu‘ tland, roll in the Thi~ will be his first year at the scheol. to Pilot L. F. Barr, leaving here at today and Ray- The son is going to Chi- Mr. the power is y Ida II., JUNEAU FAIR " OF 1937 COMES GLORIOUS END Between | 80[) and 2,000 Sonderland; Hezel J. Capt. Ralph Persons Attend on Closing Day The Southeast Alaska Fair for 1937 came to a specular close early Sunday morning in which between 1,800 and 2000 persons participat- ed, if not at the close, during the time between the doors opened at 7 o'clock and the “Good Morning, Ladies” selection played for the last (dance by the orchestra. Ballyhooers, hoarse from crying their “wares” just folded up, fa- ‘nguvd from their night's endeav- tors. Everybody was good natured and| eagerly awaiting for the big awards| {to be announced. Otto Anderson, trician, Ford sedan offered by the Juneau Fire Departament. well-known elec- ticket No. 1088 Moose electric range, 1809 being announced with seeond and 1824 third. {the American Legion. goes to 5884, with second choice be- :Snu 649 and third 933. ¢ The last night’s attendance was .a humdinger and all many display booths, inspected the department in charge of the women, applauded the performers in stunts never before seen in Juneau and then settled down to trying to see how far a dollar would stretch and with what success. . MANY SALMON BOATS BRING PRODUCTS HERE, HEAVY FISH WEEKEND A number ol saimon boats dis- posed of their wares at the local markets over the week-end. The Alaska Coast Fisheries re- ceived salmon from the following: 1900 pounds; Thelma, 2600 pounds; Diana, 12,600 pounds; 31- A-27, 500 pounds; 31-A-63, 2500 pounds; 31-B-137, 800 pounds; dington, 2000 pounds; Marie, pounds. The New England Fish Cumpuny 2500 was given the Deluxe V-8| Somebody has been awarded the; Likewise somebody will take home | !the washer and mangle donated by| The awurdi viewed the! | pany received 10,000 pounds off the |pounds of salmon to Tyee after! ‘cado Alma, Capt. Antone Bartness; | {aney brought in 39,000 pounds of Hclmouist, { Ad-' ,ton Capt. Ole Sevold; Gertrude B,,| 'FIVE HALIBUTERS received 12000 pounds off the Fern. The Sebastian-Stuart Fish Com- JIMMY MATTERN MAKES REPORT WASHINGTOR, Sept. 13.—Jimmy Mattern reported to the Soviet Em- bassy today that he was unsuccess- ful in attempts to locate the lost Russian fliers, The discussion included the ques- tion of financial backing for the two attempted rescue flights, Mattern will fly to Pittsburgh to- Capt. Edensward; It, Capt. Andrew;?l’:é’h;"‘:h‘;u; :u‘:ke no more search Bernstein; Nuisance II.; Ya Shure,| Capt,. R. Fitzgibbons; washmgton, CLKS’ BOWLING ALLEYS 70 OPEN WEDNESDAY Capt. George Dalton. The Zlks' bowling alleys will be jopen for the season Wednesday, it \Was anncunced today by L. J. Chairman of the Bowl- halibut today from the western in: Committee. The alleys have banks and sold for 11% and 9 beca put in first class shape and censt a pound. The Constitution ! scheduled play will be start- |brought in the same amount and ¢d. In the meantime, the alleys will isold for 11% and 9 cents. Tho be open for Elks and thelr ladies. Sitka sold 40,000 pounds for 10% X BTN and 9 cents a pound. The Tacoma | disposed of 25,000 pounds for 11% | N\ and 9 cents and the Chelsea sold 39,000 pounds at 11% and 10 cents. The Maddock came in from the local banks with 11,000 pounds ori sable and sold for 4% cents aj pound. | e EMPLOYEES LUNCHEON Ya Sure. The Gertrude S. Sebas- tian-Stuart tender, packed 2500 purchases up the Taku river. | Taking ice today at the cold stor-| age plant were the 31-A-63, Capt. Carl Neidman; 31-A-27, Capt. John Ida II, Pademeister; Capt. John Jamison; 31-B-67, Capt. D. Mer-| Marie, Capt. Peter Oswald; Adding-| SELL AT SEATTLE SEATTLE, Sept. 13.—~The Om- N = delicate flavor lasts Schlllm g flfll//fl U. S. A luncheon meeting of the Fed- eral Employees Association will be held Wednesday noon at Percy's Cafe, it is announced by Sally Shaffer, President. FOR HOME OR BUSINESS REFRIGERATION SERVICE and REPAIRS Phone 34 Our Refrigeration Expert, JOHN HOUK, is' equipped to give you Quick, Efficient Service at. reasonable cost. 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