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. WOP ON/ i oy JOUN WAYNE LOUISE LATIMER TRV cTure COMING SATURDAY e e ——— e T ——— . BlRTHDAY PARTY {A\ cnue where bright yellow daffo- ‘(hh formed a colorful setting for IS GIVEN TODAY THEATRE 4 | the occasion. THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, FRID/\Y APRIL 22, 1938. *—————_—-—_ DUAL FEATURES—TONIGHT ONLY—First Show 7 P. M. UP IN THE AIR FOR THE THRILLS THAT COME ONCE IN A LAUGHTIME! DAVID L. LOEW presents FLORENCE RICE 7 VINTON HAWORTH An Edward Sedgwick Production JOE E. BROWN in “RIDING ON AIR” DICK TRACY—CARTOON—COMEDY—CANDY THE SHOW PLACE OF JUNEAU — "PRISONER OF ZENDA" Lois Hared, Lode a Johnson, Shirl- ey Johnson, Barbara Peterson, De- Vee Prucha, Janet Stephenson, Joan JOEE.BROWN IS IN GOMEDY | AT CAPITOL ‘Riding on Air’ Also ‘Cali- fornia Straight Ahead’ Plays Tonight Only Bringing Richard Macaulay's fa- mous character of Elmer Lane to the screen, Joe E. Brown, cavern- mouthed ccmedian, plays tonight at the Capitol Theatre in a new pho- toplay, “Riding on Air,” based on the pepular stories which have ap- peared in the Saturday Evening Post for several years. As the small town newspaper edi- tor who becomes involved in a sen- s scoop, Brown ha to his inimitable le of comedy in this, his second David: L. Losw production Also playing will be Straight Ahead,” star Latimer and John Wayne. Perilous scenes of giant trucks moving through treacherous moun- tain passes accentuate the drama of the narrative. PFighting snow storms and blizzards high in the California mountains, the trucks and men move on, setting the rousing tempo of the story. “California Straight Ahead” is the tale of a man who pits his brains and strength against other alifornia Louise ® FOR ZELMA GROSS\ e AIS_wcaran. Susan Williams, f%d“l- men, seeking to prevent him from The table was set in MeXican pot- zige Bartness, Claire Folta, Sheila| reaching his goal. The picture | tery dishes and was decorated with MacSpadden, FEulalie Bockmore, culminates in a thrilling cross- The seventh birthday of Zelma, bright baskots and place cards. A Carol Karnes, Diane Hunsbedt, country race with a miilion dol- Gross was celebrated this ulu'rntmluum\)('r of games were played dur-| Wanda Peach, Joan Sabin and Ag- lar contract and a beautiful girl at at an informal party which gathered ing the afternoon. nes Tubbs stake. close to two dozen friends of the Invited to be present were Mary P e In the supporting cast there! honoree at the home of Mr. and' Avoian, Sylvia Brensdal, Carolie| Try The Empire cl jeds for are Robert McWade, Theodore| Mrs. W. D. Gross.on Gold Belt and Sharon Coffey. 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C., office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and will be succeeded in her position here by Peter Walz who arrives soon from the south, e MAY DAY CHILD HEALTH GROUP HOLDS MEETING The Juneau May Day Child Health committee met yesterday at the office of Dr. Sonia Cheifetz in the Territorial Department of Health, where members of the com- mittee reported on progress of May Day activities for their respective organizations. neau Health Center was outlined May Day committee, i The Sequoia trees of California are thought to be the oldest living things. Some are estimated at 4,000 years old. The cost of equipment for the Ju- | § and accepted for sponsorship by the | | E‘UI.ISEUM HAS TALENT ScoUT, FORLORN RIVER Doul)le BI" Is to Show at Local Theatre To- nlghl, Tomorrow A robust story of the old West from the pen of Zane Grey bring Larry Crabbe back to the screen in ‘another of his now famou vada" roles in “Fotlorn River.” play- ing tcnight and tomorrow at the Coliseunm Theatre. Assisted by a brilliant cast which includes June Martel, ! son, Syd Saylor, Harvey Stepher and r Conklin, Crabbe fru trates attempts of a ba b thieves to steal horses consigned to the a herd « army re screen mount service ih his latest venture. He is assisted by weary.” Also playing tonight and tomor- row at the Coliseum Theatre will be “Talent Scout” showing the rise of a Hollywood star in a bright, fast moving comedy. Jeanne Madden i the ts iscovered in an amateu night am, and Donald Woods is the talent scout who catapults her o far Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday “Slave Ship,” starring Warner Bax- ter and Wallace Beery will play at the Coliseum Theatre. - Martin, Meyers Controversy Is xar. "A*g; *.;fi'.‘& P Nflw I" cuurt Karl Hahn, chief w“ uperintendent of the W Another Viking Club social event|MS: Olaf Flobe nd is in charge and Yukon Route at Sk th ouncement, of |0f the refreshments D ,¢;_ | rived unexpectedly Juneau > g > Lieutenant Govelnm i A b e e 9 D VoTE FoR GRO. T PETERSON tions State’s Highest |trom the Lynn Canal m g G " candidate for the Ter- hurried busin ) Y hle Ghbl ture; 41 years in Tribunal for Verdict [sclieduled to retur and pinochle willl 5 600 ddv. (Contimiied from Page One) .| %-0nd the amphib i S, 5% {atternoon While here he visited with Mrs ‘b’ 7] ,, fied as Acting Governor April 19| Hahn who for the past few weeks e L ailk o th(), Town and 20" because of Martin's absence | has been visiting in Juneau with her from the state. While Acting Gov- mother, Mrs. T. M. Reed . ernor he called the session to pro- - 3 ivde funds for the unemployed ATTENTION sl A HEAVY FUEL OIL AND | State Supreme Court Chief Jus Viking Club card t ¢ il = | iking Club card party and danc ] = tice Steinert agreed to hear argu- Oga Fellows Hall, Sat, Apr. 23. Card DIESEL OIL BURNERS ments this oon by Assistant playing at 8 p.m.; pinochle, whis | Attorney General Belcher and pridge—prizes. Dancing 10:00 p.m —Sold Exclusively bY— George Yantis, former Speaker of the House, who aided Meyers in drawing up his petition Meyers said he would “rely on the Consitution” in pnwmmg his case e e China reports she b 680 planes from abroad since the outbreak of the undeclared Sino Japanese war last summer IT'S COMING! Mightiest of All Sea Dramas! Wallace Beery—Warner Baxter in “SLAVE SHIP” COLISEUM Starting Sunday Division — on | Ticket. A RESIDENT FOR 23 If elected—My F. G. 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