The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, September 11, 1941, Page 3

» e PRSI THE CAPITOL H THE BIG PICTURE Preview 1:15 A. M. Tonight SO YOU WON'T TALK” “"GANGS OF CHICAGO" | | I‘ with Penny Singleton - Arthur Lake CTURNS TO UNIVERSITY es Jenne, son of Mrs C"f Jenr is a westbound on the Mount McKinley Juneau at 7:30 o'clock Jenne i H. R. SHEPARD ON ROAD TORECOVERY SEATTLE, Sept. 11—H. R. Shep- ard, Alask:a pioneer of 1897 and long- time resident of Juneau, where he represents the Canadian National Steamship Company, today was re- ported in good condition after | undergoing a minor operation at the Swedish Hospital. t The veteran sourdough, who ar- \ ) \ \ ! { { | \ h { \ { \ | { ' { { i Snow ger left morning traffic in the first half curi creased 16 per 1941 rived from*the North last week, will be well enough to move to the of his daughter, M B. B, Neiding, by Saturday, | cians said. Mrs. Neiding, whose late husband was well known as a mining en- gineer in Tulsequah, B. C., Juneau, | Latouche, Kennecott and other min- |ing centers, has been making her |home in Seattle since Mr. Neiding died last March. Her brothers, Royal Shepard, insurance company repre- | sentative, and J. G. Shepard, WPA [ director, PROTECT Your Health! ® 'DRINK PASTEURIZED MILK Seattle home physi l('\i\lo in Juneau. ‘ ! J U fiE A U ‘ MRS. FEIST LEAVES | Mrs. Martin Feist, who has been D A I R I E S | visiting her parents, Mr. and Mus. Eli Tanner, has left for the west- Phone 638 |ward to join her husband, airplane - reeeeeey Mmechanic at Anchorage. What you learn about Scotch from Teacher’s leaves little more to learn. 86 PROOF TEACHER'S Perfection of Blended SCOTCH WHISKY SOLE U. S. AGENTS: Schieffelin & Co., NEW YORK CITY + IMPORTERS SINCE 1794 Puta Covu: Diesel in Your Boat If You Wan! MORE ROOM IN YOUR BOAT A Broad Range of Smooth.Speeds hwownlm;mlmhmm Reduced Insurance Xates [E XX} ©® Full Diesel Dependability ® An Engine that Can Be Easily Hand Oranked CHARLES G. WARNER CO. Delivery Service Out the Highway Every Day! | Arthur | happy THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, THURSDAY, SEPT. ; Greénpernt Goes: Boisoik 'COMIC STRIP CHARACTERS AT CAPITOL "'Blondie‘l;lfiys Cupid” Brings Famous Family fo Screen Again The latest and best of the Bum- stead family adventures, “Blond Plays Cupid,” closes its succes: run at the Capitol Theatre tonight The Columbia film again features Lake as the harassed, but Dagwood, Penny, Singleton while Larry little beautiful Blondie, Simms once more portrays Baby Dumpling. In this newest “Blondie” adven- ture, the family goes to the coun- try, fully expecting to spend a and sane Fourth of July holi- . In true Bumstead fashion they soon find themselves invelved in a2 number of hilarious situations, all developing from Blondie's at- tempts to help a young couple elope. Some of the more amusin highlights include Dagwood’s hec- tic battle with the bride's father, Baby Dumpling’s adventures with & stick of dynamite and the acci- dental discovery of an oil well. Generally hailed as. the most en- as tertaining of all the “Blondie” hits, this seventh edition of the series also includes Glenn Ford, Danny Mummert, Jonathan Hale, Irving Bacon and Spencer Charters in its talented cast, Like its pre- decessors, “Blondie Plays Cupid’ was directed by Frank R. Strayer. The story was written by Richard Flournoy and Karen Dqul(_ (MIFORNIANS ARE CAPTAIN'S GUESTS ON MI. McKINLEY That thinly veiled hint, “I'm a riend of the captain!” is an old tory to Chief Purser William Hick- man of the steamer Mount McKin- ley, but Hickman is taking the hint eriously on the vessel's present oyage—and )lklnL, it. And this time, there are eight jenuine friends of the captain, xithout quotation marks. Guests of Capt. Arthur Ryning are Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Carithers, their daugh- ter, Nani Dr. and Mrs. G. L. Patterson and their daughter, Joan, and Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Kraft, all of Santa Rosa, California. “It’s fine when they're really the ;aptain’s friends,” Hickman ob- arved philosophically. “I wish all ssengers could be so pleasant to have aboard ship.” The party trip. NEW TRAVELLING COMPANION FOR TROOPS ON SHIP —_— When the Anchorage-vound cargo +board the steamer Mount McKin- ley, which saile® Westward from Juneau this morning, arrives at its destination, the “Belle of Fort Richardson” no longer will be merely an apt description of a girl who is popular with the Army base trecops. Instead, the Belie of Fort Rich- ardson, a veritable painted lady with streamlined curves, will cling to the strajght and narrow—or her passengers will end up in the diteh. The Belle, to make a long name short, is the new 16,500-ton motor- ous which the QHARRA Transpor- faticn Company will use to carry|, its soldier-passengers between Fort Richardson and Anchorage. The vehicle’s name appears in neat letters on either side of the cab. P OUT ON BARANOF Arthur. Van Mavern, traveling man, left on the Baranof for Ket- chikan on a short business trip. BUY DEFENSE BONDS AVIATION ARE YOU PREPARED? NOW, as never before, op- | portunities in AVIATION await trained pilots. Men, properly trained, can gain higher rating and pay in armed forces of the United States and in Com- | mercial Aviation. HAULING 0!‘ ALL KINDS! Daily Delivery of the Daily Alaska Empire Highway Delivery PHONE 874—-Juneau Atthe Enlpi Applications for a number of students are being ac- cepted foday for flight training. K Prepare Today lluh Sclloo! of Aeronantics, Inc. P. 0. Box 2187 Phone Black 769 | ‘JUNEAD al | is making the round Perdon the Brooklynese, but them foist baseman, mobbed by fYou'read By IlOBBlN COONS AF - Feature Service Wril (Sceond of six articles) HOLLYWOQOD. — George Mont- gcmery came off a Montana ranch with movie ideas. He came to Hol- lywood. As you know if you've seen his pictures, George is a tall, hand- some fellow. Matinee idol type — with vim, vigor and virility. George went out to Republic, one audition ‘day, and came away with a job. It was a bit in a western |1t lasted a week or two, and George stayed around, stunting and doub- ling, which is far from steady work. ’ But the point is—he got in. didn't have pull. You, -toe, if you're movie-struck can try George's way. Are You Onme in a Million? If you're sincere (and your let- ter to Hollywood will tell someé- thing about that) youll probably win an interview with one or an- other of the talent men—remem- bering, of course, that their cov- lerage of the more orthodox talent displays (little theaters, college plays, night clubs, ete) keep: them hopping. And if you're that one in a mil- lion—photogenic, with personality sparkling all over ‘you, with plem~ ing voice, poise and individuality | —some studio will probably taic a chance on you. Camera is the Baoss The chatces are, however, tha! youre not. So few are. So many. He in the talent notebooks with the cryptic “No interest.” Warners' Solly Baiano says: “Don’t come to Hollywood. Our scouts are traveling all the tim- . Our film exchange men are aler! If you have talent, we'll either sec you or hear of ypu—through your little theater or college group ot .through your coach.” RKOQ’s Ben Piazza, with the new studio produetion chief, Joseph T. Breen, is Inaugurating a new scheme. RKO salesmen everywhere are to be equipped with 16 mm color cameras to make action tests of prospects. Ah, so you're coming to Holly- wood anyway? Well, God be witn you! When your money runs out, you'll | Guino, native, » (Boo!) fought a crucial series. How fo Crash Hollywood— falent Scouts Will Find You Faint hcart neer won good job. So George Montgomery stuck it out in Hellyweod deing bits until sighted by a taelnt scout. Nw he's play- ing lcads for such glamour girls as Carole Landis. after an .interview, are filed away, 1941. Dodgers is got the borough of choiches in a termerl. Here is Dolf Camilli, autograph bugs at Ebbets Field, where the Dodgers and the St. Louis Cards And them Dodgers better win that flag. Yerse, | ' HOSPITAL NOTES Michael Bocatch was dismissed frem St. Ann’s Hospital this morn- |ing after receiving medical atten- | tion. Movie Nalural Flank Kerr, who left the Baranof on its way north, returned to the ship yeslerday after receiving med- ical care at St. Ann’s Hospital. Bob Kitnick was admitted yester- day to St. Ann’s Hospital as a med- jcal patient. a surgical patient was | | Alice Thomas, at the Government Hospital, “nqnmed this morning. Lillian Jimmie, of Haines, was admitted this morning for medical | | treatment at the Government Hos- pital. Arthur Gamble was dismissed | from the Government Hospital to- day following surgical attention. Dan Ross, of Hoonah, was dis- charged tcday from the Govern- ment Hospital after receiving sur-, gical treatment. e — o BUY DEFENSE BONDS doubtless turn to Central Casting There are 8000 extras already registered. Their average annual earnings, by latest figures, were $350. | (Tomorrow: Contract Is Just a | Start) | | SIMMONS FLIES TOFIRSTCITY. On an Alaska Coastal Airlines trip to Southern Alaska ports to- day, Pilot Sheldon Simmons took Anna Kito to Petersburg, Gladys Hudson and Byrdie McNeil to | Wrangell and W. A. Bates and C. E. Householder to Ketchikan. He was to return with five passen- gers from the First City. Pilot Alex Holden hopped to Sitka with Virgil Allen, Gordon Coyle, M. Trymucha, F. D." Wendt and Lee Scott, returning with Ernie Parsons. On a second flight to ‘Sitka,‘ Holden’s passengers were John McCormick, Charles Schramm, Susan Nichols, Holly Theil and Bob ooney. | Dean Goodwin flew to Hoopah | with John James as passenger. He ‘.;1.\0 carried 150 pounds of ice |cream and some general freight. Making the return flight were Al Anderson and Lacy Faucett. - Jury and Witnesses - 6o Home; Fine Paid | . A jury was sent home and wit- nesses were dismissed from the U. . Commissioner’s court of Felix Gray here this morning when the morals charge against James L. Murphy was changed to one of disorderly conduct and the case settled with a $200 fine. Charged last week with the morals count, Murphy has been on | reléase under a $250 bond since his plea of “not guilty” to the charge. When the charge was changed this morning to “disorderly conduct,’ - the previous count against him was dismissed. | —————— ASK MARRIAGE LICENSE Application for a license to wedi was ‘made here today by John Louis | pieker, miner, and Sophie Jackson | 3 ]zom CENTURY SHOWS FILM OF SEA MYSTERIES| i 1Carole Landis, Henry Wil- | coxin, Onslow Stevens Star in Raid Story Telling with graphic descriptive- ress what might have happened to |the City of Flint when it was boarded by a Nazi prize crew in the North Séa at the outset of the present war, the new film at the | 20th Century, Paramount's “Mys- tery Sea Raider” provides excite- ment and thrills, as it shows how |tha spy ring of the sea was | smashed ” | I The picture stars the new blonde | “Ping” girl, Carole Landis, who |is shown in her second starring | role. Playing opposite Miss Landis |are Henry Wilcoxin and Onslow | Stevens, and directing them Js Bd- { ward Dmytryk. i The film itself is based on three major naval incidents of the cur- _ (rent conflict between Germany and | Great Britain. In its telling of the true story behind commerce raid- ing on the high seas ih ‘war time, {1t draws parallels with the activi- | ties of such ships as the Graf Spee, (the Altmark and the City of Flint. | 1t is likely that the City of Flint would have been converted into the type of sea raider por- trayed in “Mystery Sea Raider” if| it bad not been for the interven-| | tion of the Norwegian government. The movie double shows . what might have happened when fifth column oprruuvcs took her over. Juneau Girl Scout | Commlflee fo Meet ' Monday, Penthouse A meeting of the Juneau Girl Scout committee has been arranged \uu next Monday afternoon at 2 clock. The meeting Is to be a luhlir one, and all interested in Secuting are invited to attend. It i.vlll be held in the penthouse of ium Alaska Electric Light and Powt‘r Company on Second and !“rnnkun | Mrs. Robert Rice, President of the l,vgamz.auon. will preside. S e | BUY DEFENSE BONDS Gorgeous new designs to make your home qlofloualy cheerful and inviting for Fall. Despite rising costs we have been able to keep prices down to reasonable levels! BUY THIS LOVELY FURNITURE MADE TO YOUR ORDER Low prices are made pemhle because we make our own furniture right here in Juneau and can then pass on great savings in freight and other overhead directly to you. We supervise each item before it leaves the store and guarantee fine workmanship and quality. A Complete Line of Furniture! The Thomas Hardware Co. 225 Front St. Where the Better Big Pictures Play OHENTURY LAST TIME TO!I!G!!'I' MYSTERY » SEA RMDER HENSY YILCOXON ONSLOW STEVENS LAN KENTUCKIANS 6O TO PERRYVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Barnett, Ken- tucky couple recently employed by the Office of Indian Affairs, visit- ed Juneau while the steamer Mount McKinley was in port. The Bar- netts will transfer to the Alaska Steamship Company steamer Cor- dova, at Seward to go to their new post at Perryville on the Alaskan Peninsula. Barnett has been appointed a special assistant, to serve in an advisory capacity to natives at the settlement, and Mrs. Barnett is to teach school. e Grand Coulee Dam will be the earth’s greatest single source of ! electricity. — . Suhscribe rfor The Empire. Phone 333