The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, June 29, 1938, Page 3

SHORTS The Masque Raid News of the Day STARTING T O NG H T THEATR The Show Place of Juneau MESSENGER STAFF AT RADIO OFFICE UNDERGOES CHANGE \ Hussey t messenger ny month: the Signal lio office Juneau, has ¢ left annery work nec ing changes in the bert Moi v been on ift, has been switched to the messengers s and Bobby N The choice of wise home-owners throughout the West. Juneau-Young ITS GRANDEUR WILL DAZZLE YOUR EYES Carpenter Finds Saw Lust_ 34 Years KEY WEST, Fla.,, June 29.—Vic- tor H. Rob penter, lost his saw while rem: ling a building thirty-four y S ago. W down he found the saw e other d en the building was t where the had left it one of the cornices. It was in Roberts is using it sealed up in good condition, and again. 4 Hardware Co. " POLLY AND HER PALS THE DAILY T! £ etro- Goldwyn- F, W, VANDERBILT DIES SUDDENLY: ILL ONLY WEEK Was Capitalist, Railroad Builder and Enthusiast Over Yachting (Continued from Page One) | i 2 | the railroad business as imporfant as th his fathe se linked with the names of and his brothers, Cornel- ius and William K. But he differed from them in that he was extreme- ly modest and unassuming in and mode of Jiving and showed a preference for home life d travel to an aggressive business career. Mr. Vanderbilt, the third son of the late William Henry Vanderbilt and Maria Louisa Kissam Vander- |bilt, was born in 18 Early in life he evinced a strong inclination |for study and literature and after completing his academic education entered Yale, where he was grad- (uated from the Sheffield Scientific | School in 1878. Works in All Departments As was the custom with the male |members of the Vanderbilt family, | Frederick set about to acquire a | business education in a practical |way and entered the offices of |his father's railroad system. He went from one department to an- lother, working in a humble ca- pacity in each, until he had mast- |ered the general details of the | entire railroad business. Heads of |the various departments praised him highly for his studious ap- plication to his work and his wil- |lingness to submit to the rules and iregulations of the various offices. | After several active years in rail- | roading, during which he had be- |come interested as a director in | numerous roads, Mr. Vanderbilt | gradually lessendd the amount of time he devoted to business until | he occupied himself almost entirely | in world travel or in the enjoy- |ment of his homes in New York City, Newport and Hyde Park on T DOESN'T MIND YER ) RENTIN' TH' SPARE ROOM--BUT I DOES OBJECT, T THIS PHONY { COUNT . JUNE 29, 1938, ALASKA EMPIRE, WEDNESDAY BOYER TRIUMPH BACK, INNEWPICTURE 5ol IN FILMS Two Stars Offer Magnificeat Is Serious, Too, ortrayal of Page o Cl : P i a,\a}l{ g though Clowning Has rom History Not All Reen Forgotien Greta Garbo reaches the gre . ADE A est heights of acting PRBIN. £RONS “Conquest which opens EOLLYWOOD, Cal Capitol tonight and in which ¢ i N R B e is co-starred for the first time wita < Boyer in a memorable p 1 of the role of Napoleon Bout - ) look good 1 of is acting of a new b As the young Polish coun § hter Marie Walews who er- . S courages the infatuation of Napole- . etk on to further the interests of her i o v n country but ultir 1y 8 possibilities as an with him herself, Garbo onc 1 stands out as the most dis- 5 intervened. tinguished actress on the screen to- “‘.',)“‘ e ‘,‘ e day iigh callir 1 went The plot of “Conquest” deals with % i ‘1“"““"1‘ g o Napoleon’s visit to Poland Wherc il & coassariEaiE) he meets the Polish countess wio U St e e 1o becomes the great love of his life, (2759 e BESEI T ait and follows their romance to their|in$ lik¢ a bad actor, starring in final farewell at Elba. Among his- |1ight clubs instead of the ring, and toric characters brought to life by B¢ behaving like the village makeup magic and characterization |CUt-ub. It's an old sad story. ed on research are the Duc de| _ A Serious Twin Talleyrand by Reginald Bu laxie is trying to give it a i A s Captain D'- happy ending, He's starring in Ornano, Count Walewska, played py one of Pete Smith's H v Stephenson, Napoleon’s|S ecialities. And he isn't mother, enacted by Dame Ma frisky as he used to be Whitte. and Prince Poinatowski, |in movic circles. I caught him go- played by C. Henry Gordon. |ing quite seriously about the busi- - - > e ness of impressing a photograph- ically cifective blow on a sparring | partner, with suggestions for Di- rector Dave Miller and all the | earnestness of a regular actor—dur- {ing the “take.” And a little serious talk, too, be- [tween shots. L he said, “everything looks |good. Here T am wearing the same i\vhm» silk trunks T had in ‘Prize- 4 fighter and the Lady.’ T've still got FIV5 the same white silk robe the studio Edith Lindegard Is Second|gave me—only it's full of auto- 'deorrine DuncanThird graphs now, from the President’s é |on. After this picture’s done, I'm —All Go to Skagway |going up to Lake Tahoe and train chosen | Finish a picture—train at for a fight, maybe with Joe Louis. Tahoe- Dorothy Berthall was | Goddess of Liberty to reign | the Fourth of July celebration in|time, and it'll be that way aj the contest conducted by the Ju-|Best of all, I feel right HERE Chamber of Commerce and | indicating his forehead. “And over |win. That's the way it worked last ain. neau which closed last night. Miss Ber- | time—well, I've got a fine wife and | .q When he gives the Gypsy selec- | thall polled a total of 5,653 votes,|a fine kid and why shouldn't I the committee announced today. |(do it?” Edith Lindegard was second with | 4,070 and Corrine Duncan third | with 3,744. All three of the girls will get Still Can Wisecrack Lest this be too depressing talk let’s hasten to report that there's a plenty of clowning left in the boy, AL- ulobe GRETA GARBO MAXBAERIS STRELKOFFIS WHITNEY-DOWNS BACK IN CITY; T0 SING AGAIN ['votter Is Signed by Coliseum Theatre for I'wo Nights NI SERAFIM STRELKOFF ko! Sir bass baritone, ing Globe trou- Serafim S known as the ter, who has been “around the world for a song arrived on the North Sea last evening and has been signed by Manager Zalmain Gross t the y and the first to make two appearances Coliseum Theatre, next Fr Saturday nights, between and second shows. Strelkoff was in Juneau four ago last May. At that time he ed in concerts, one given the auspices of the Parent Teacher Association and sponsored by the High School. At that time, Strelkoff was jus A . C . starting out on a world tour, hav- | gamst Constracting ing left Hnul,\wwl at midnight, | Flrm on nghway Y January 1, 1934. From Juneau he A COMING FRIDAY doubled back south again to Van- couver, B.C,, then started on his | trip, touching at Honolulu, Japan, China, then south to other coun- tries, European centers, and finally turning to the United States. In | recent months has has been tour- | ing California, Oregon and Wash- | ington. Strelkoff sings the songs of Russia and topical songs of Am old | tions he accompanies himself with | the guitar. Interspersed with his songs he tells of his experiences, a!- ways in a thrilling nature and full of humor. He carries a book full of newspaper clippings and the views of his unique performanc indicate that he is a rare enter- re- free trip to Skagway by steamer and that Maxie isn't all modesty | through court of the Alaska and shrinking violet. He was cast- Steamship Company, the commit- ing, for instance, a few picturesque | tainer. tee stated. remarks on the staying ability ofi Champion Joe Louis, with Dave Miller and other sideliners as an- | the Hudson, where he had a large tagonists in some good-natured | estate. heckling. Was An enthusiastic yachtsman, Mr. Vanderbilt always owned a luxur- Yachtsman | Maxie, “and when he’s through he's that he made most of his trips to|can I help it if I'm not a Nazi?” various s of the world. For| “There’s one thing about Louis several he sailed the Con- queror, which was built in 1889. His next was the Warrior, which is a sideliner reminded. “And what's that?” said Maxie, “Louis won't stay champ,” said | going to stay through. Now me, I| ious boat and it was aboard this can come back. I'm all right—and | CIIancé fie? Into Air Corps Word has been received at Chil- that's all right, too, don't forget,” koot Barracks from the War De- will for that examinations in July and August | partment be held the other| said to have cost $500,000. On one of the Warrior's trips in January, 1914, the yacht ran on a coral reef off the coast of Colombia and for a time it was feared it would be a total loss. On that trip Mr. and Mrs. Van- derbilt had as guests the Duke and Duchess of Manchester and Lord Falconer. All were taken off by a |steamer of the United Food Com- pany, none the worse for their experience, In later years, Mr. Vanderbilt |owned the Vedett, which is said to have cost half a million dollars and as much more to furnish and equip. |'This boat ‘sank while tied up off |Flatbushi Avenue, Brooklyn. Mr. Vanderbilt took an active interest in the contests for The America’s Cup and was one of the syndicate that built the Colonia, which was designed as a cup defender. In 1880 Mr. Vanderbilt married Mrs. Alfred Torrence, who was Miss Louise Anthony. She devoted much |of her time to charitable work, es- pecially in helping working girls and in this had the sympathetic aid and support of her husband. e CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS Will hold a Food Sale, Saturday, July 9, at Bert’s Cash Grocery, 10 adv. |a.m, Try an Empire ad. taking an 1890 pugilistic pose and the appiontment of approximately grimacing romantically at the cam- |200 Second Lieutenants in the Air era. | Corps of the Regular Army. Appli- “He's champ,” was the crushing |cants will be limited to graduates retort. ‘uf the Air Corps Training Cente: at Randolph Field, San Antonio, Texas, who are quaified pilots of service equipment, and who will be |less than 29 years and ten months old on August 1, 1938. Candidates will submit appl tions, by July 1, 1938, together wit! | photographs and papers showing ev £ W dence of graduation from the Air There has been quite a fuss late- | Corps Training Center and pro- ly about the shortage of new fea- ficiency in flying, to the Command- tures for theatres and the rash of ing General, Headquarters, Nintn revivals and re-issues. But one Corps Area, Presidio of San Fran- theatre man assures us that he has cisco, Californi Preliminary ex- ne trouble whatever getting fea- aminations to determine the flying tures to fill his screen. :pro(iciency of candidates will be “if only,” he wails, “I could get| completed not later than July 15. a few people to fill the seats.” The final examinations to be held TR et gt |from August 1 to 3 will consist of Maxie danced up the steps into the ring. “So was I,” he flung back. | The ring was roped on three sides only, the camera side open. | “And this,” said Maxie, “is the |kind of ring I've been looking for | all my life. Open—so I can get out when I wanna! |two parts, the first covering gen- |eral educational subjects, and the KETCHIKAN, Alaska, June 29.— Reggie Depoe, 28, former resident | second embracing technical aviation subjects. Graduates of recognized of Mentana, was found dead aboard a seiner near Metlakatla. A coro- cused from taking the first part of the final examination. In addition to the educational and professional exanminations, candidates will be re- colleges and universities will be ex- ner’s jury decided death was due |quired to pass a rigid physical ex- amination. On account of the short time in which to consider applications, the to a gunshot wound and it is a case of suicide. .- | Empire classifieds pay. | HE'S A REAL DYED-IN- TH'-WOOL , HONEST-T! GOSH COUNT, HE 18! AN' IF V' Cope. 1913, King Features Synds ace_Ine., World rights reerved] COLISEU OWNED AND OPERATED 57 W.1 TEAM SCORES 4 IN NEW COMEDY “Blonde Trouble” Features Fun, Drama and Music Juneau’s Greatest Show Value NOW SHOWING “HELP! POLICE! ANOTHER BLONDE'S JUST Chalk uj I the crecit side for Holl appeal- ing pair of young lovers—Eleanore Whifney and Johnny Downs! In “Blonde Trouble,” their latest ro- mantic comedy, which opens tc night at the Coliseum Theatre, b of them show that they've go everything it takes! | * While marking up credits for Whitney and Dow don't forget a co € of bright red “O.Ka's” for Lynne Over man, Terry Walker and William Demarest, to whose brilliant sup- port “Blonde Trouble” owes much of the sparkling comedy which characterizes it “Blonde Trouble” is the tale of a boy and a girl in love. Johnny, a young songwriter, comes to New York. On the train he meets and falls in love with—as who wouldn't —Miss Whitney. Up to here, every- | thing goes trippingly with Johnny's | romance. But now, enter trouble, in |the easy-on-the-eyes shape of | blonde Terry Walker, and the story | develops. A Paramount Picture with ELEANORE WHITNEY JOHNNY DOWNS LYNNE OVERMAN TERRY WALKER BENNY BAKER Dircted by Georg Arhisbood WHITE'S WIDOW ASKS DAMAGES INCYCLE DEATH Add to This—OUR SHORT SUBJECTS: “Practically Perfect” “Ornamental Swimming” Late Fox Movietonews and— You Have—— ENTERTAINMENT 'Suit for $10,000 Is Filed Roberta White, widow of George White who died here recently fol- lowing a motoreycle accident on the Glacier Highway, today filed suit in Federal District Court against L. J. Dowell, Inc,, the firm having the contract for improving the high- way, asking damages of $10,000. The complaint charges that the Dowell company failed to keep the road in safe travelling condition in alleged violation of its govern- Serafim Strelkoff The Globe-Trotting Russian Baritone ment contract. Young White, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert White of Juneau, was fatally injured when his motoreycle is said to have hit | a corduroy section on the highway War Department urges all eligible | DOt far from the Auk bay store. candidates to submit their applica- NTIRE T W 1 R | tions at once. Try the mmpire classitieds for results. | z—BlG DANCES—Z AT THE NATATORIUM-DOUGLAS SUNDAY and MONDAY NIGHTS July 3rd and 4th COME OVER AND MAKE WHOOPEE! WITH LILLIAN ND HER ORCHESTRA Featuring BERNICE LOVEJOY—Vocalist | OOPEE!!! 'CLOCK INSURED AgainstFireand sive "All-Risks" Policy, which cov- ers loss or damage to your car from practically any cause. WANT THE COMPLETE FACTS? Come in, write or telepha PHONE 249 Office———New York Life