The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, May 12, 1939, Page 4

ST R i3 '4 THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE FRIDAY, MAY 12, e o v i ( solar year, { another ex follow Jun, One ka Fmplrc day by th Dally‘Alq.s EMPIRE N T BE except Sur COMPANY - PRINTING Tt s n Jun i Dousia for £1.23 per month CIATED PRESS. fvely nic m “Isol k e T and the Ke! Great their aph nd one y mentic it and t be stirring ws off the sending day days wire transcends all other be stirring, to move the Pole eparture from the practice °f C Here is a newspaper at London Times Lithuar 1 by f ia? tising Atlantic it since 1 ¢ rnalism i by wybe | at can ey teps it take DECEMBER Y AND JUNE L rereditor this week ef ¥ lished by the W ation of ibe Em lendar Almana Ur of us ndax Iphis same fall on the same wee vear, kdays ance, would always Fourth of July-on a Wednesday. though 30 days long rranged in four equal quarters, each occur on a some are he world. Britain the Treaty of Versailles and Nine-Power Pact, ment The a the calendar would have a Leap-Year Day, Saturday known as June L which would e 30 every fourth year. dvanta med for the proposed World calendar, being the same every r no year-date and could be used over calendar manufacturers might object that a under the system, would have 26 Sundays, though there would be four ome months and five in others. u will be using this calendar,” the Asso- in capital letters under the Calendar in the almanac. will be discarding this obsolete cal- the 1939 Gregorian ing to which you and I are going to our days off and paying dur bills. the World Calendar is, its chance is just about nil, The Gregorian calen- 11 its faults, has a sentimental hold upon A]' of us have mastered its intri- w only too well when the tenth of the around. About four times a year—five the thrill of seeing five paydays in a . with the World Calendar in force, i become of that old ditty “Thirty Days April, June and November”? can struggle along with the cal- plus hopefully rueful note und us as side: nt mber ation”—at the Panama Canal Philadelphia Record) Chs Fenwick,” or arles G “of B use ul the Panama Canal to all as a curb upon aggression paty-breaking nations”? and Japan to start with of Versailles, the Nine-Power llogg Pact. would be v IH!\ reaty They Pact excluded next, having on the Kellogg Pact with her war on the mtier of India. wded by 1 of her break- Treaty almost from the day it was the disarmament clauses, not to of her solemn compact with e to use the canal. Right ed Vilna from Lithuania abbing the Sudetenland, the y force, the whole Teschen area a, an obvious breach of several pacts. another treaty violator by her recent would be excluded if she had any to exclude. ald not use the canal either, for she aty of Sevres when she took Smyrna orce would be in 1921. She tore up the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, only one instance. t the space to go over the rest, but eck 'em up, it looks mighty bad for the iness of our canal. In fact, about fhe v with sizable ships that could use it would out of luck, having seized it t's not such a good idea, after all. (Cleveland Plain Dealer) 5 in democracy everywhere will hail the s taken by American citizens of Czech and ion to establish a provisional govern- d the rebirth of their homeland. ates is the logical center for such It was in Cleveland, Pittsburgh and 1 the first Czech republic was born sistance given the late Thomas G Americans did much to make the first ble, echo-Slovak National Council,” as the government will be called, is expected to upport of Czechs and Slovaks throughout Its functioning here will in no way inter- lited | c%)rosco pe { “The stars incline ‘ but do not vompol MAY 12, 1919 The following teachers were to return to Juneau the next year to FRIDAY, MAY 12, 1939 lingtruct at the local school: Mis: Benefic aspects dominate in the|gssie May Jones, Miss Irene Pope horoscope for today, according to|Miss Marie Nelson, Miss Daisy I. astrology. It is a fortunate day for|parks, Miss Helen Kelso and Miss women, Harriet Case. College girls come under a plane- | tary government that is most pro-| mising at this time. There is a pre- | diction that a world famous woman of the future will be graduated this yvear from an American university.| This is a favorable date for sign- ing contracts, leases and partner- ship agreements. It is not auspici- ous, however, for reaching under- |standings with labor organizations. Entertainments are well directed under this sway. The configuration stimulates love affairs. Men of many ages may be| g D. McLean, owner of the sec- undu sceptible to the charms of | ond hand furniture store on Sec- women. Hasty marriages and speedy: ond and Franklin, sold a part in- divorces may be numerous this year. | terest in his concern to I. A. Le- Secret machinations may be en-|peay couraged under this aspect of Nep-| tune. Warning is given against class consciousness, race prejudice and stubborn devotion to lost causes. For the middle of this year im- | portant government changes in| Weigle, supervisor of For- Great Britain are prognosticated.|ests and Mrs. Weigle, left on the; President Roosevelt will welcome a|mqaku for Ketchikan, new Cabinet member. Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of advance- The fivst beverage brew of the season was turned -out by | the Alaska Beverage Company. J. W. Bixby, well known Alaskan, was staying at the Occidental Hotel. | He was in Juneau looking after cer- tain mining properties. Gus Gustafson of Chichagof ar- ived in Juneau and was siaying at the Gastineau Hotel. James Wickersham returned to| Juneau from the Westward and was staying at the Gastineau Hotel. W. G. James J. Coggins, who had ar- rived on the Chichagoff recently, | ment in financial and professional ot on the Alameda for the south | matters. The health of the family | where he was to enter school. should be carefully watched. Children born on this day prob- mABT | 'bly will be clever and wity, et -3 B e b dunet fs |on the Alameda and was staying in purpose and avid for| swiedse: Many sucosed s Yoca- |2 the Gasinesu Hobel. | ions that bring them before the ke e o Highest, 47; lowest, 40; sublic. Weather: cloudy. (Copyright, 1939) B oS Ty Calvert Free Pier | Civi. Seavice At Atlantic Cify, [ Examinarions Reopens, 3rd Year ATLANTIC CITY, May 12. — The) Calvert Free Pier here has re-/| opened for the third consecutive year, putting at the disposal of tors to that resort city facilities which are nowhere else available on | the boardwalk without cost. | First opened in 1637, the Calvert “ree Pier has since that time been visited by thousands. The pier is located on the boardwalk opposite e Service open the Unitea States Civil Commission has announced competitive examinations for positions listed below. Auditor (marine accounts), $3,200 a year, U. S. Maritime Commission. * Specialized experience in responsible accounting capacities is required. must not have passed hird birthday. Junior tabulating machine oper- ator, $1,440 a year. Applicants must have had at least six months of full- time paid experience in operating Pennsylvania Avenue and has be- | an electric tabulating machine. They ome widely known because of the |must have reached their eighteenth facilities for rest and relaxation | but must not have passed their fifty- which it offers third birthday. Benches along the length of U\v‘ Forestry student aid, $1,260 a year, ier which stretches a quarter of Fol"*t Servige. Applicants must 1 mile out to sea, are available, for |have completed at least 2 years of a hose who want to cool off-in the |4-year course in a recognized for- ocean breezes and enjoy the sun v school by June 30, 1939. The At the end of the pier, Calvert has |€Xamination is open only to students ouilt an exhibit house simulating | Who complete their sophomore; ju- an old log cabin in which replicas | Dior, or senior year’s work in such f its distilleries are on display as | ® school during the school year end- vell as other material of an edu- |ing June, 1939, Applicants must not cntoal HaTtER: |have passed their twenty-fifth This World’s Fair year the com- | Pirthday. 3 : pany expects that, because of the| Full information may be _obuum-d influx of travelers to the east, there at Room 311, Federal Building. The - e m, l i LOOK and LEARN i [ 1939. Birthday The Empire ertends congratula- ions emd best wishes today, ‘heir virthday anrive sar” .o i“e follor- MAY 12 Alex Dunham James Edmiston Jerry Wade Betty Sey Miriam Lee - MUDE®IN ETIQUETTE * By Roberta Lee Q. When one has been invited to | a party, or other affair, and after, accepting he contracts a severe cold, | what should he do? A. Phone the hostess and express how sorry you are that you cannot come, but do not go. Q. Shouldn’t a motorist be just| as courteous on the road as he is| at some social function? A. If there is any distinction, he should be more alert and courteous, | as safety is a factor. Q. What is the difference be-| tween the formal and the informal| tea? A. The decorations of the infor-| mal tea are not so elaborate and the refreshments are more simple. | The hostess at an informal affair| , mingles with her guests and does not | remain at the door to greet ea\chi newcomer. # By A. C. Gordon 1. What is etymology? . What ident of the U. S. served for many years in the House of Representatives after his presi- dential term? 3. Of what family is the onion a member? 4. Who was known as the Man of Destiny? 5. What U. S. city is known as | the “Queen City of the Lake"? ANSWERS I 1, The of words. 2. John Quincy Adams. 3. The lily family. 4. Napoleon. 5. Buffalo, N. Y. > study of the derivation { I)r\lLY LFSSON IN ENGLISH * By W. L. Cor “en Words Often Misused: “The sen-| tence was enclosed in parenthesis is correct. Parentheses (plural) re- fers to two or more sets of brackets. | Often Mispronounced: Again.| = Tappy | || The Charles W. Carter | || PAUL BLOEDHORN| s or 13 exact weeks. Every quarter with a Saturday ar i al to the inconvenient he World Calendar people have ! vations to keep their 364-day 30 hours a year, which would have us decking out e heat of late summer and n our Fourth of July holiday. | t for difficulty re with the loyalty of Czecho-Slovaks to their adopt- sountry. They will be working for aims similar to aims of the United States. This nation had no t in the betrayal of the first republic at Munich, hus the atmosphere will be more congenial here either Britain or France. The one man qualified to head such a movement former President Eduard Benes, now lecturing rsity of Chicago. Benes is the last of the mvirate composed of Masaryk, Stefanik and him- self which brought about independence in the World ay and end ahead is The Association’s solut this is to HAIDA ELKS' BALL will be many more visitorg to its| Free Pier than during the two previ JUS seasons. Pronounce a-gen, a ask unstresseu, e as in men. Often Misspelled: Caribbean Sea; one r, two b’s. To AMSKA wATERS Synonyms: Scrutiny, study, search, inquiry, examination, inspection. The Bureau of Public Roads mo-' Word Study: “Use a word three torship Highway returned to Juneau times and it is yours.” Let us in- Vestorday after its annual trip to|CT€ASe our vocabulary by mastering | Seattle. one word each day. Today's word: Capt. Nels Rogne and Engineer Evasion; act of avoiding by arti- HIGHWAY RETURNS . GAME SCHEDULED, UNLESS IT RAINS | Directory Freeburger DENTISTS Plomgren Building PHONE 56 [ Drs. Kaser and | | Dr. A. W. Stewart DENTIST Hours 9 a.2. to 6 pm. SEWARD BUILDING Office Phone 469 D ——— — Dr. Judson Whittier CHIROPRACTOR Drugless Physician Office hours: 10-12, 1-5, 7-9 | Rooms 2-3-4, Triangle P’ ig. | PHONE 667 DENTIST Room 9--Valentine Bldg. PHONE 762 Hours: 9 am. to 6 pm. DR. H. VANCE OSTEOPATH Consultation and examinaton free. Hours 10 to 12; 1 to 5; 7 to 9:30 by appointment. Gastineau Hotel Annex South Franklin St. Phone 177 (—— ROBERT SIMP'SON, OPT. D. Graduate Los Angeles College of Optometry and Opthalmology Glasses Fitted Lenses Ground MR A —— Mortuary Fourth and Franklin Sts. PHONE 136 | FOPCESEEE R Spant bR IREH) | Have Your Eyes Examined by Dr Rae L. Carlson OPTOMETRIST Office Xudwig Nelson's Jewelry Store Phorte Green 331 FINE Watch and Jewelry Repairing at very reasonable rates S. FRANKLIN STREET JUNO SAMPLE SHOP IN THE BARANOF HOTEL Telephone 133 " Dr. John H. Geyer | Professional Fraternal Societies Gastineau Channel | B. P. 0. ELKS meet every Wednesday at 8 p. m. Visiting brothers welcome. H. C. RED- MAN, Exalted Ruler; ‘@ M. H. SIDES, Secretary, MOUNT JUNEAU LODGE NO. 147 Second and fourth Monday of each. month > in Scottish Rite Temple A beginning at 7:30 p. m, “HAS. W. HAWKES- WORTH, Worshipful Master; JAMES W. LEIVERS, Secretary. i i '_—-———_——— GuySmith| DPRUGS | PUROLA REMEDIES PRESCRIPTIONS CARE- FULLY COMPOUNDED Front Street Next Coliseum PHONE 97—Free Delivery "Tomorrow’s Styles Today” algmens Juneau's Gwn Store [ "The Rexall Stcre” Your Reliable Fbarmacists Butler-Mauro H. S. GRAVES “The Clothing Man” HOME OF HART. SCHAFFNER & MARX CLOTHING —— Gastineau Motor Service PHONE 727 | GENERAL AUTO REPAIRING I Gas—Oil—Storage HARRY RACE DRUGGIST intercalete a Year-End Day, to be known as December | War. It is Y, between December 30 and January 1. This Year- «End Day would be an extra Saturday plunked down right after Saturday, which December 30 swwould always be. re That makes the total "‘(!!(’ bothersome quarter d on 1 People { of America zens of the of thousand a renaissan another day To take care of which remains of the ey Women In The New LOOKER Mrs. George H. Ruth who, with 3abe” Rutk, the Fy in D. Roosevelt talk charities win its from the Boston R LAUGHER 16- Y Helen Hayes, the actre: the Vice i intermission at heari House before LEADER Genevieve Garner, old granddaughter of President, was a White caller herself recently. She mi went in her capacity as Shen- f andoah apple blossom gueen. Ger > U. S. to admit 20, ran refugee children, Mrs. Warren Barbour, wife of ew Jersey Senator, at a luncheon of the Senate Ladies lubin Washington hears Mrs. a Senate-House com=- tee at which she made aplea ironic that twenty years later he is engaged in similar work of rescuing his homeland from a for- ter. whose ideals are so closely akin to those I democracy, who become such loyal citi- United States, can count on the cooperation of American friends in their battle for ce of Czechoslovakia, 'REDSKINS SIGN UP CHENEY GRID ACE WASHINGTON, May 12—Wash- ington’s professional football team, the Redskins, announce the signing of Elwood Borck, a 210-pound full- back who will be graduated this year from Washington State Norma) College, Cheney, Wash. D Hospital Day Is Observed Here This afternoon at both the Gov- ernment Hospital and St. Ann’s Hos- pital, “open house” is observing Hos- pital Day, with scores of Juneau residents calling to inspect the two | institutions and to visit with pa- tients. At Ann’s members of the nurses association are being assisted in receiving by Hospital Guild mem- bers. Hostesses at the Government Hospital are members of the nursing staff. QUIST T0 COME UP ON ALEUTIAN | A. W. Quist, contractor, will corme north on the steamer Aleutian, Ro- tary cruise ship, leaving Seattle Sunday, it was learned today. Quist will bring north with him plans for the new Goldstein Build- ing to he built this summer. - - S| on ngs 000 Iry I results. 1‘he Empire classifieds for Swan Peterson brought the vessel north again and will sail for Peters- burg tomorrow, it is planned, on a routine tri carry the colors of the lodge through | . | the Gastineau Channel Baseball | | | season. The Elks are to meet the&Cnn.stiMI"ER FROM GYPSUM Guard cutter Haida nine this eve- ning in a pre-season practice game MARRIED '" j"’NEAU| —if the Weather Man holds off on | the rain. Mrs. Lee Knox, of Juneau, and Henry, still trying to find a "pvr—ipr’fd C. Heldman, well known Gyp- fect” combination, issued an order | Sum miner, were married in the that all Elks ball players be on the Commissioners Court today by U. S. field before the game starts and that | Commissioner, Felix Gray. all unassigned players, “looking for| Floyd G. Buss and Elroy Fleek at- berths”, drop around and report to| tended the couple at the ceremony. him. The newlyweds will go to the mine If enthusiasm means anything as At Gypsum where they plan to make an asset in conjunction with mappy, their home. ball handling and promising stick T i SRR work, Manager Henry's Elks squad SIMMONS BACK 1 will give the Moose manager Art Mc-| Lester Simmons, Pioneer Sand, innon plenty of trouble keeping his|and Gravel man, came in from Sit- last year’s winners in the top|ka on the North Sea and is stop-| bracket. ping at the Baranof Hotel. This evening, at 6:15 o'elock Elks manager Red Henry will begin mak- ing up the Elks ball team that will The B. M. 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