The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, May 24, 1938, Page 3

T ATR l Show Place of Juneau Last Times Tonight NG A BOMBSHELL WITH HI5 FISTS| A SENSATION WITH HIS mv N 'I‘SINE by v \ A GRAND NATIONAL nm- EVELVN Daw WLEY :: rrzmGen S el Mickey Mouse Podced b T8 W1ERS News of the Day MIDNIGHT PREVIEW “MADAME X" NEWS ITEMS FROM SITKA CAGNEY FILM BLENDS MUSIC WITH COMEDY ~ Somcthma to Sing About’ Ends at Capitol Tonight Quite different from the run-of- the-mill type of screen musical is “Something to Sing About,” the Victor Schertzinger production in Which James Cagney is starring for Grand National, current the Capital Theatre. Perhaj e apt- est description of this t Cag- ney picture would be comedy with music,” for, primarily, it is an amusing and occasisnally senti- mental tale, well told and well acted The story of “Something to Sing About,” sets forth in humorous, but dramatic fashion, what happens to a Broadway big-shot, when he brought to Hollywood to be made into a motion picture star. At the beginning of the story the hero is the leader of a famous dance band in a sumptuous New York night spot, and at the end is | he returns there o . richer and more famous ‘than ever, but sur- feited—not to say disgusted—with | the life of a picture star. Tn the meantime he has been the storm center of siluations which consti- tute a screamingly funny satire of the mauner of Hollywood life and work, and the victim of high pres- | sure publigity methods, which SITKA, Alaska, May 20.—(Spec- jal Correspondence) — Local resi- dents were saddened last week upon arrival of news of the death in Seat- tle of Mrs, Nadja Kasnakoff Bahrt, which occurred Friday May 13. Mrs Bahrt, who was born in Sitka August 19, 1859, has for many years been beloved by a large number of friends here ,and was one of the few sur- viving residents who were present when the American flag was ral following the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867. | Mrs. Bahrt left here last August 19th on her 77th birthday, for a visit with relatives in the states, and had planned to return home this month when she was fatally stricken. Death was caused by a stomach ailment from which she suffered the past four years. Surviving relativ Henry L. Bahrt, U. Deputy Ma shal at Sitka, John H. Bahrt, also residing here, and four daughters, Mis. L. I. Rose, Kirkland, Wash,, Mrs. Harry Reed, Sacramento, Cal., Mrs. Ed. W. Mitchel, Tacoma, Was| and Mrs. Anna Walsh, of Alameda, Cal,, a sister at Cheney, Wash., and | two brothsrs, John J. Kasnakoff, Sitka, Alaska, and Peter Kasnakoff, of Seattle, Wash. Remains are expected to arrive in Sitka on the Northland for fun- eral services which will be followed by interment in the family cemetery plot here. Miss Clara Wowler, former resi- dent of Honolulu, who has recently been making her home in Juneau, arrived here Thursday and has ac- “When You Dine Out? a ROYAL Cafe STEAK A Big, Juicy Top-Sirloin of Prime Steer! After the Theatre: A ROYAL SANDWICH! | Friendly club at their annual ban Fri-sselection. Also among day evening May 13. The affair hon. | Preceding the close of school, | cussed. Mrs. threaten to wreck his family life Co-starring with Cagney. is twenty-year-old Evelyn Daw, who is the featured singer with the star’s swi band cepted a at the Pioneers’ position as nurse Home Ilu.pnul John Gilbertson, 73 year old resi- dent of the Pioneers’ Home here, died at the Home Hospital May 14 He was formerly a resident of Mc- Carthy, Alaska, and had been at the home the | four years. Other deaths that occurred at the Home this month, were, those of Peter L. Jelich who was born April 23, 186 and arrived at the Home last Jan- uary from Juneau, May 14; and Frank H. Barnett, former salesman at Fairbanks, a resident for four years, May 17. Miss Estrid Bredvik, and Clarence S. Gominger, seaman U. S. Navy, who is stationed at the fleet air base on Japonski Island, were maxr- ried at a quiet ceremony, performed by U. S. Commissioner William Knight, Monday morning, May 16 The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Wisby. Mrs. Fred Wooleson and baby daughter, arrived on the North Sea after a seven months visit with friends and relatives in the States. Mrs. James L. Brightman, the former Miss Irene Dunnegan, whose marriage was a recent event in Seat- tle, arrived in Sitka Thursday to join Mr. Brightman, after |a week with relatives in Ketchikan.| The U. S. Coast and Geodetic Sur- vey boat Explorer arrived in Sitka | Saturday, May 14, for a two months stay, during which time a new chart of Sitka harbor will be made. Covers were laid for members of the Sitka forty three Women's quet held at the Arcade cafe, ored the outgoing and the newly e ected officers, who gave short tall following the dinner, visiting| | Bud get Slashes es of Novices Marlene Dietrich in charge of the committee planning the event. Madee Sitka For the pleasure of Miss McRae, superintendent of her position, and her ter, M Jane McRae, an employee at the Sitka post office, who plan to leave here in June to make their home in the states, Mrs. Jack Calvin and Mrs. J. J. Conway, entertained with a one o'clock luncheon, at Mrs. Colon’s home, Saturday, May 14 Covers were laid for Mrs. Robert Gebhardt, Mrs., William| Charteris, Mrs. Rudolph Sarvel Mrs. R. W. DeArmand, Jr., Mrs. P S. Ganty, Mrs. Char Wortman, Miss Ossa Duif, the honor guests Miss Helen Roan, Miss Ether Olson, and the hostesses Mrs. Nona C. Meye left on the North Sea for Seattle to return to her home at Mount Vernon, Wash., after a three months visit with her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs, Earl Shennett, The annual activity program of the Sitka Territorial nool w held at the school gymnasium F' day evenin awards earned by students the past year were given. Musical selections were given by the high school or- chestra, the chorus, the boys and girls glee clubs. The rhythm band composed of students in the primary room, also entertained with a nov the events was the baccalaureate sermon given by John H. Molyneaux, at St. and an out-|Peters By the Sea, Episcopal Church| ¢\, 1otween. An exception is Cary amazing new Hi-Speed heat- line of work for next year was dis-|Sunday, May 27. Theodore we cordially inv; and four. It will give you done with limited space. Rice & Ahlers Third and Franklin Streets AN INVITATION If you are interested in remodelling your home or converting your attic or basement into apartments, te you to inspect our new apartment any .afternoon this week between the hours of two some idea of what can be Co.-l'hm 34 AS A PAID-UP SUBSCRIBER TO The Daily Alaska Empire ) is invited to present this coupon tonight at the box office of *“~CAPITOL THEA AND RECEIVE TWO TRE TICKETS TQ SEE. “SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT” Your Name May Appear—WATCH THIS mqp Peyton was| The men of Squa(lmu VP-17 and | SALES Every Month in the Year AUCTION SALES DATES 1938 September T June 8 October 12 July 13 November 9 August 10 December 14 Special Sales Held On Request of Shippers Advances will be made as usual when requested. Transferred by telegraph, if desired. THE SEATTLE FUR "EXCHANGE uoa Western Aunu Seattle, Wash. THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, TUESDA\‘) MAY 24 Territorial School, who has resigned 1 .l and comply with dictums of bankers May 20. At this time| 1| | 1938 Force Studios to Replace . By JEAN ALLEN | HOLLYWOOD, Cal, May 24— mn!e"cflme“ s Current recession is a headache to most people but it has meant a break | for a number of Hollywood lesser | who have been thrust forward To Be Followed by Ths situation ix this: moyle mag- | at Tem le nat armed at decreasing box of- fice returns, in several instances have substituted lower salaried play- ers in prominent roles which ordin- arily would have gone to first-rank but more expensive stars. Huge savings in salaries have en- abled studios to pare their budgets marking the end s as seniors of Juneau High School, the members of the class of “38” will dance to the music, donated by Wesley Barrett and bis Royal Alyskans, at the Scoftish Rite emple. o 1e evening June 1, financing filmdom. As's result there| JSOPIE on the evening of f ment exer is a flood of new faces on the screen, |[0OWing the commenc : many of them appearing in major whieh.wilL be hield In the High roles after only a brief apprenti K00, gupRasium 5 | ship. This has been a boon to ne Parguivol the seniops; will, gk fcomens it hasd ‘on: th dlfl estab- |85 Shapargnes. far the alliie, whidh d headliners who in the past is to be informal, and invitational p % Miss Edyth Young, secretary of have commanded as high as $200,- 3 000 perplcturd the senior class, is in charge of all Those who have been riding on 2Y'ansements for the “‘““i the crest for the past few years are finding things quite different when their contracts come up for renewal An example of this is Marlene Diet- rich who was let out by Paramount because that studio didn’t feel \l]) to paying LaDietrich her ‘"oo(m a year. There were rumors mound that Marlene was washed up but| she signed a contract just before leaving for a European vacation,| presumably at a considerably low | figure. As a fitt of their tri ng close, st General Electric GIVES YOU AMAZING SPEED ALROD, General New Faces Numerous Likewise, it has been tough on those who have been freelancing at an expensive figure. The majority ‘ol these high-salaried independents ~ .y |are finding assignments few and C Electric’s | Grant whose services are much in|ing coil, cooks as fast as any | demand. fuel. Nu vaiting—no matches Marjorie Weaver is one of those | \d no guessing. Calrod yrocketed to fame on wings of the gives exact amount of heat! | [H'ft sion. Only a short time ago peeded. Cooking utensils rest |she was a comparative unknown \ ring directly upon the glowing ‘ but today is being built up as a feat. ¥ I coils — no heat wasted on |ured player. Arleen Whelan was a 1 is | brick or air space. Calrod is manicurist a few month: ! % Jpont, beck a"f u:mph-tdv insulated, sealed was snatched from oblivion by Da | ry1 Zanuck to play the feminine leaa |#ir-tight in rust-proof metal. ‘J‘r Kidnaped” with Warner Bax-| Apq Hji-Speed Calrod Harrlet Hilliard, wite of Omie Nel- | 115t 0ne of General E h(m:. son, band leader, and known to many modern features. 3 radio fans for her singing, was Lhe others today. thrust into the feminine lead of |“Cocoanut Grove” opposite Fred MacMurray. Another newcomer who {hurdled the preliminary steps to stardom is Phyllis Welch, former Clevelandite, who was borrowed from stock school to play with Har- |old Lloyd in “Professor Beware.” | Others who have been catapulted to prominence as an indirect result of the recession include Olympe Bradna, Sigrid Gurie, Rosemary Lane, Paulette Goddard, long known as one of the “forgotten women” of Hollywood, Louise Platt and others. the US.S.S. Sandpiper, stationed at the fleet air base, Japonski Island, | entertained Sitka residents Satur- ‘dny, May 21, with a dance at the high school gymnasium. The Apollo, New in Style, Lew in Price. General Electric ELECTRIC RANGE | SOLD ON EASY TERMS | Libgral Trade-in Allowance At Grasse, the perfume city of the Mediterranean, the scent in- ALASKA ELECTRIC dustry uses 4,000,000 pounds of or- LIGHT & POWER Co ange blossoms and 3,000,000 pound: of rose leaves every year. | Mrs. Nels Drugg is recovering | from the effects of a broken finger and a severely bruised hand, re- ceived when a car door was acci- dently slammed on her fingers. | - Y CVISINRS CLERKS COULD “GO GETTER® Fading Stars with Less Costly l nknowns NOT SEE, GAME | Shoved Into Prommence Becaus Expensive Veterans Find Assignments Sc ‘| get the battle o're before COLISEUM o.w. D AND ODERATED & r N DS Tn N I G HT i Tinan's Gréatest Show Value Last Times Tonight AT COLISEUM |\ Geone aamwy ANITA LOUISE 60 szmg with WON, DRIVERS Counter Jumpers Could Not Event Hit Burke Too Baffling Crackup of |)nmhlc Sc-('n! in Film Starring Brent i\HLl [.Ulli.*.(‘ We still do not admit complete! Th “The Go Getter” which ends det en fhough we were some=| tcaieht at the Coliseum Theatre, | CHARLES. WINNINGER what set back last ey C loves Aanita. She's old Cap- JOHN ELDREDGE - HENRY O'NEILL ergreen Bowl, when the pr Ricks' daughter. And befor arting Tomorrow ers nosed us out 17 to 0 Cappy will George have her “PARADISE ISLL" Clerks announced today. “We were George must go through a lot of 1t temporarily. handicapped by t€ which Coppy devises. He § aee———— wble to'see or hit the balls | Suc in going through them = - And the of Driver fiinger| Gotter” i of the most dra- Ave Burkd weiie ThiAmithoh too| matic shown on the screen toitoh ToF the Clark Qlovters; the 1at-| This: 18 fatal plunge of the ter being unable to work more than| U. S. dirigible Macon into the Pa- FUR lsLANDS |N one man as far as third base during| Cific Ocean a few years ago. Brent the entire course of the nine in.|is one of the crew. He survives, but ning a leg and must the Navy BELLAN And that hit that put Leonard|and find a civilian job somewhere Holmquist on board the bases in the| Thats how he meets Cappy and first inning proved far more costly| “APPYS "“]“‘I‘j""‘;‘l'v hitherto bes ¢ Shell Simmons hopped out to the to his mates than to their Driver ey Y S 8 4 islands /] ellancs , s brinting mightly | KnOwn as a director of great danc- ‘“:‘l‘l"“'[“:::_ ':"A‘“‘\::;“rf* 1‘11:‘\. l;r(‘)‘:l';?‘“ i ¥ling numbers in musical shows ; down to the first cushion, the hurl- OWS " back three last night from the is- X guided the making of “The Go Ciet- : ing mainstay of the Clerks came t0| o "from 5 screen play fashioned | !and route s halt with a pair of very choise “ch k Going out today were J. G. Shep- ley-horse ; b thetr star. “ring<] o Ser LNV ard, 1{T:|]|1(1‘:1'1|f\l‘}\ :‘,nku,( aude leit, 4 Other notables in the cast er” disabled, the Clerks fell bac) : round trip to Hoonah, Jim Boyle, to clude Henry O'Neill, John El- upon Jimmy Ramsay to take core of - Hoonah, and L. R. Wallace, to Kim- the chucking chares. Ramsay chuck. | o oge: Jaseph Oxehan, = Releni ;j5sodve 3 | vamsay chuck-| v kis " Helen Lowell, Minerva Ure-| %5, % .. w‘d (Iul»m”(.\ »rl :\11\ i”,‘-lr( 1 to H}v lik-| 11 Harry Beresford, Herbert Raw- l\«i:(i‘::‘]lllgn-u::: il\[r‘tngd;t: ;‘:;o'mMm_ ng of the driver hitters, and 5 2ddie Ac *he Sitka, ‘uum: b ok, Holmauist was forced | 1o b M'E.A:'” :::uv]h:ngu{ and A. E. Zaworski, from (o relieve him on the mound for *hichago! the final three inninzs, in order 1o FRIENDS OF COUPLE oo th deep of INVITED TO ATTEND NEW ORDINANCES UP night. The Clerks are now shopping RECEPION TOMORROW FOR HEARING TONIGHT |ound the city for a banquet h | Hearing om the proposed new li- wherein they lay the board to toa It was announged today that a|quor and firecracker ordinances is the Driver victors. reception, following the wedding scheduled for 8 o'clock this eves Lineups for last night's game ceremony tomorrow of Miss Eleanor ning in the City Hall, the hearing were: Clerks—MeGinnis, catcher; Baretich, and Mr. Norman De Roux being before the Police Committes Ramsay, pitcher; Williams, first of Do will be held at the Am-|of the Council to which the ordin- has Brown, second base: Judson, erican Legion Dugout. ances were turned over for investi- third base; Martinson, shortstop; M I'ne reception will take place al gation after first reading. Three Benedict, left field: Painter, center 8 o'clock this evening, and all friends| o'clock closing during the summer field; Whiteside, right tield lof the couple are extended an invi-| is proposed for beer parlors in the Drivers—F. n.\m-,-m]\ catcher; | tation to attend. beverage dispensary ordinance and Burke, pitcher; Peterson, first base; | - > - all fireworks would be banned from Hildinger, second lu.w. Sturrock, | HIRST TO HOONAH the city by the firecracker ordin- short stop; Whitely, third base; C. M. Hirsl, Director of Education! ance, both sale and firing being Benediet, left field: Berthol, center|for the Indian Office, flew to Hoo- | prohibited. field; Anderson, right field. nah with Pilot Shell Simmons to- R Sorce ' By Iinings day on Indian school mati | ATTENTION REBEKAHS Clerk: 000 000 000— 0 ¥ > - Social and refreshments follow- Drivers 042 401 51x—17 ATTENTION O.E.S. ing regular business meeting Wed- R Regular meeting Juneau Chapter! nesday, May 25, at 8 p.m., LO.OF. 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