The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, January 24, 1944, Page 2

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rAGL TWO Iva Emmanuel, Pas ,v‘ Matron, as hostess for the affair Assisting her were Anita Roehr {Mavis Irene Soldin, Cecelia Selmer 'm\d Beverly Beitinger. Gifts to the outgoing Matron and Patron were presented by Pauline Pribbernow and little Mavis va~1~'~ Solden, daughter of the newly lelected Worthy Matron, presented| jher mother with a beautiful lavel- ier as a gift from the family. Following are the newly m- stalled officers for 1944 of Naomi Chapter No. 9: Mavis Soldin, Worthy 10! J. 3. F. Ward, Worthy Patron; Frances Gutfeld, Associate Matron; Jesse F. Wallace, Patron; Elizabeth Selmer, Lottie M. Gaffy, Trea- Marie Hoyt, Conductress; | Pauline Pribbernow, Associate Con-| ductress; Venetia Hahn, Chaplain ; Birdie M. Roehr, Marshal; Myrtle |A. Keller, Organi Mae C. Naugle, Adah;’ Mary Pullen Bean, Ruth: Gladys Mulvihill, Esther; Edith on, Marth: Vera L. Dahl. . Lily Wallace, Warder, and Selmer, Sentinel elyn Frolander, past matren, was installing officer for the even- ing. Virginia Suffecool, Past Ma- tron, was installing chaplain; Ven- etia Hahn, was installing marshal and Myrtle Keller, Past Matron, was installing organist, 1 room, -with SMART, NEW DUCKSKIN YTABLE, PRACTICAL, INEXPENSIVE new ducksking by JOYCE are the ‘round-the-house footwear prob- COMFOI surer; The answer to your lem. A large shipment of many sizes, wedgie style, in red, and two new colors — RICE and DENIM BLUE. Priced just right for your budget. all $4.95 B M. Behrends Ca QaAUITY SINCE /557 Paula USO NEWS ITEMS Once a month, weather permit- ting, a trip is made up the White- pass-Yukon route to visit every Outpost between Skagway and ‘Whitehorse, Mrs. Dahl, Chairman of the USO Management Board, who usually makes the trip with Mrs. Jane Whitney, - Director .of USO, had gone outside for the holidays and it seemed imperative |to make the trip. There were sev- enty large Christmas packages sent to the USO for the Outpost men by the Business and Professional ing to the personnel, was the sup- | port of the local residents. Since \ 6 w Army personnel is located in Skag- | way, the station both serves to en- uoxmm enlisted men as well as the {rsm Ska wa | 1ocal people. ‘Letters were received ‘Irum many residents and from the i | mayor and City. Council offering Woman's Club of Montrose, Cali- SKAGWAY, Alaska (Special Cor- pondent) —Skagway now has a | thetr. HoAsREREIEd BRPDOY fornia. A group of three GSO mem- KSKA | ion, KSKA, which is non- Orowing in populatity, WSKAbers and three men opened these ‘::f::: w!ajssg ve:mz; d?fi?;“:l:_ou:h ‘::e;pnckagm and reassembled them to |make a hundred and twenty five, nd is owned by military | generosity of Mrs. Jane I-ior)e‘_\0 that ‘every man on Qutpost. duty and supported by gener- Whitney, newly selected USO d"‘would lmve.a Dltckager T, o s of the town rector, and with the support of the boom’ 6¢ the THO wa‘s e 2tion was first conceived Post Engineer, a new and modern-| by Plc. Gordon G. Bunnel! of tk Alaska Communication System who has long been an amateur radjo nician. An enlisted man of the undproof | studio. and .oper- two days while this task was under 8 g PeT-| way. At the end there were 125 ating room. ! ska Communication System, T/4 Ha s, had a record i ackages label ith The staff of the station now has|> BERIAC [ B, 471 MR machine with oscillator to h o microphone was attached name, as personal as any package @ a duty. | | each’ a% pattiotine: assigmed one would get from home. They Pfe. Bunnell is chief technician and | + _ G cpntained excellent items: woolen in charge of installation and main- 3 5 , linen handkerchiefs, cards, tenanci T/4 Harris is Busing B 3 jicothbrushes, paste, shoeshine Kkits, r, Pyt. Yerden, Program Di-| > oy sewing kil books, shaving bowls, for testing purp . Bunnell read Pvt. Churches, Chief Anmm( small games.in short Just the r e Q.S ficial ra aga- E . it An- 5 . in the QS.T., official radio mip'\ and T/5 McDaniel, An |sort of things.men in remote. spot s about the use of Carrier Cur- . All personnel do annound- | mission in the states for fire departments, ete., and it was not under th jurisdiction of the FFC, it d a very practical method of hen on duty at the Station.| |coutd best._use ing when b p o | As a reward for faithful service, roadeasting.” Bunnell took advan- tage of his radio knowledge to con- Che ate al :‘h:;m:“(“:"fi:‘l‘ ‘:: vf;};q"ht;\:?: (‘;‘ m: |two of the most active GSO mem- PEULAL i |rm made the trip with Mrs. Whit- struct a transmitter which would utilize broadecasting by Carrier Cur- itary duty. ¥ " ney leaving Thursda; n, | There are many to whom cred:fl ¥ dm‘m(:;’;‘ rent. The transmitter was tested and worked suc ully so was im- » the week before Chri y is due in connection with the isup-| Shana h | Baughn, whose men they were serv- | port of the station but special note ¥ Sy ing, sent them in the 200, the su- of appreciation is extended Lt. per r used for visiting officials: John A. Lind, Jr, Officer g Ll B R mediately put into operation. When the station opened, the staff con: ed’ ‘of Bunnell, Harris Glenn Churches, formerly in | £ ¢ 4 As arrived at each station, Charge, Alaska Commumcanonlm( ighted and.. deliversd. the| | Seattle, Pvt. James The station operated System at Skagway, for his whole- > hearted support and aid in the op-l‘{)l::y;]’;;; "'Ufi‘l\*wlllldlt;ndmmifid ]:‘(':21 eration of the station; to MIS. . e yisited that evening, because Whitney for her kind cooperation of heavy snow the going was slow. and also to the American Red|y s midnight before the train Cross, Special Service Division of reached Bennett where the group the US. Army, the Post Engineer |onjoved a supper. Whitchorse was| o'clock until midnight and the Post Signal Office. lesistatiotan: 0 Bt e i ich schedule is still adhered to) — |ing and hioies breaktastin fhe"ii’;?,_ it's popularity grew rapidly. FOURTH WAR LOAN DRIVE |103d mess, the three started back call letters KSKA were cho-| The Skagway Women's Club hns‘(m Skagway. Post§ which had been sen since SKA are the first three taken charge of the Fourth War|missed the day beIorc were visited | of Skagway, and the fre- Loan Drive, with $80,000 as their|at this time. Snow, mountains of it ised is 908 KC. Shortly, an-|quota. Of this, $20,000 is in Series | everywhere was falling in huge, il man, Pvt. Grant W. E bonds. |lent flakes. The rotary plow was joined the sta; | The committee for the Women's|in action. Men were working under appreciative public scon made Club responsible for the success of | the most adverse L P small contributions which helped the undertaking includes Mrs. Guy |some hadn’t slept in two. days. build up the record library and the Sepprell, chairman; Mrs. Ray G. They were tired, dirty, but not df.’ Special Service Division of the Day and Mrs. Tunnley. bl Hihe B Alm» was interested and were the 5 gFruntiod, DI sl dper Bt WiNE | rst ones to put on a remote broad- » was strung from the the local gymnasium ial Service was conduct- ing basketball games and these were broadcast. Special Service also stallation of officers held here re-|out how individual names had got- | was conducting a weekly quiz pro-jcently. Following the services a|ten on the gifts. Quantities of goog | gram from the USO and a remote| luncheon was served in the banqueu hot food were consumed by the‘ Catholic Church. important things! station over, accord- profiting zine rent t civilian defel sine; (W and | The | | | Yerden The ney and her girls were just as dirty| ———=————"=—" line was strung to that building — — o A S MAVIS SOLDIN INSTALLED as the men were, and they hadn't A;,dm the remote broadcasts were .i L A.MACHINISTS Mects Znd etk AS WORTHY MATRON, ()ES:SI(\W, either. Wherever they touched The Masonic Hall was well filled they were greeted warmly. The 1d plans were made to lines throughout the IN THE A. F. OF L. HALL Ilnmlays § p-m. e | e Liy sons and Eastern Stars for the in- | |presents and couldn’t quite figure town , Presbyterian Church with members and friends of Ma- men were so pleased with their| reach to the gym-, ing the |urday morning when they renched | needles. THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE—JUNEAU, ALASKA PROMINENT RESIDENT OF JUNEAU DIES Dr. GeorgeiFAFreeburger{ Passes Away-Memorial | Services Tomorrow | | B | { | . . . . WEATHER REPORT (U. S. Bureau) USO workers, and on the 1etum‘ Hp they stopped at Bennett for n\mn hours and were fed at least three times. It was 11 o'clock Sat o0 ccscccscseoe Temp. Saturday, Jan. 22 Maximum 42; Minimum 36 Rain 42 Temp. Sunday, Jan. 23 Maximum 43; Minimum 34 Rain .10 e o o o o e The National University of Mexico was founded in 1553. Chest Colds' A VICKS SLACKS 1009 Wool Flannel Skagway. Cakes continue to go to each post every week. Magazines and *books lare sent up regularly. Every post now has a phonograph and all m., kept supplied with records and Most of the Chnstmu, shopping for those men was done by Mrs. Whitney. They send their films to the USO, and Mrs. Whit- ney atends to having them devel- oped and printed for them, at their' expense. COMMITTEE, MANAGEMENT (Continued from Page One) MEETS The USO Committee of Manage- ment, composed of leading local citizens and Army Officers met at their regular monthly meeting, Jan- . ' . uary 10. =t Inasmuch as the function of this Committee is to establish the poli- cies of the local USO organization, the minutes of the meeting will be published regularly in the Totem Post for the information of all, it was announced. " Highlights of the meeting were: 1. Servicemen’s Council:- It was gsgii:y”;an‘d g f;:;:x‘; ";;h member of Nile Temple, Shriners Pearl Harbor, was auncti | When fairs and after one of the organizers and fficials of Civilian Defe rritorial guavds were organ- he headed the Juneau unit at the time of death was Mayjor. In Fraternal Orga Dr. Freeburger was a past Exalted Ruler of the Elks and had been clcsely identified with that frater- nal organization since his affilia- tion. He joined Mt. Juneau Lodge 147 in April, 1919, was a member of the 32nd degree Masons and a a ons MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1944 The Sewing Basket BABY HEADQUARTERS Infant and Children’s Wear 139 S. Franklin Juneau, Alaska BATAAN CAFE Genuine Chow Mein arate detanhments: b6 GHoRer: to of Seattle. He was active in Mason- foroe the body of ithe. coumell n ' 8ff8lT- order to determine in what manner “". Freebu‘)gvm‘ .lms' i o these representatives are to be cho- m'“fmhm," of "m'm‘.l.d! (: V“AD‘,A:‘(: sen, an invitation will be sentieach " B R ey company asking for two men to attend ‘a meeting at the USO to discuss the formation of a council. 2. Dances: Inasmuch as mem- bership in the GSO has diminished more than two-thirds the original number, it was decided to elm- inate the Tuesday night danées. The final decision will rest with the Council. 3. Pool Tables: Two have already arrived, another is expected, and upon its arrival will be sent to served as Mrs. Frecourger, Free- of the Survivors are " and a daughter, Miss Doris NeW urger, now on the - staff PFirst National Bank The remains ar W. Carter Mortua Memorial services will tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'cloci the Northern Light Presbyterian church, the Rev. Willis R. ootk giving the eulogy. The remamns will be taken south to Portland for in- terment, to rest near those <f his mother and father. ENSIGN MEWMARKER NOW ASSIGNED T0 SHIP JOHN W. TROY Naval Ensign John M. Newmark- er has been assigned to the new Liberty Ship John W. Troy and ex- pects to be in the north very socu at the Charles held be ,Bennett for the men stgtioned ai that point.* 4. Directorship: Official notifi- cation of Mrs. Whitney's appoint- ment as Director was announced. 5. Darkroom: A darkroom will be installed in a rocm off the balcony. 6. Furniture: New furniture for the lounge is on the way and should be adorning the building in the near future. $17.95 and $18.95 Smart, new styles in blue, brown and black ... apractical item in any ward- - robe. Sizes 10 10 20 ¥ KE“I.ESON BI.DG This information is contained ‘n a radiogram to his father, Lt. AT SITKA GunED Comdr. John Newmarker. stating and he will be on the John W. BY FIRE SUNDAY Troy which has been ¢ommissioned Alaska Steamship Co. that his leave has bren cancelled to the TIDES mMofinow 184 feet. 1.8 feet 19.4 feet. -4.0 feet. A fire at 3 oclock yesterday morning; in the -downtown section of Sitka, gutted the Columbia | Cocktail Bar, operated by Chris | Bailey and Dave Fenton. The cocktail bar was located n the Theodore Kettleson building, a two story frame structure, and the fire was started in one of the up- stairs apartments. According to a wire received by Mr. Fenton, who is in Juneau on business, the greater part of the stock from the cocktail bar was | saved. Jones-Stevens Seward Street High tmcfll.w a. m., Low tide—T7:31 a. m., High tide—1:33 p. m., Low tide—8:08 p. m., .- — CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank everyone f their kind deeds and expressions of sympathy shown us in our receng bereavement; also for the many beautiful floral offerings. MRS. DAVID MORGAN, MR. and MRS. BENNIE C. BELL, MR. and MRS. FRED MORGAN, MRS. JENNIE MANTON. 94% More sengers to Alaska | lPs That is the 1942 record of Pan Amer- ican Airways’ Alaska Service. But i every passenger is now priorited by ( the Armed Forces, selected for his { importance to the war effort. Rehef At Last For Your Cough Creomulsion relieves promptly be-- cause it goes right to the seat of the trouble to help loosen and expel’ germ laden phlegm, and aid nature to soothe and heal raw, tender, in- flamed bronchial mucous mem. branes. Tell your druggist to sell you | a bottle of Creomulsion with the un- dmtanding you must like the way it quickly allays the cough or you are to have your money back. 'CREOMULSION. | for Coughs, Chest Colds, F: ronchitis, When Victory is won, we will pio- neer new standards of service for our friends in Alaska. PANV AMERICANV AIRW AR Y " BRINGING UP FATHER SIR! TONIGHT YOU AND MRS. UIGGS HAVE A DINNER DATE WITH MR AND MRS. m) ’, HERE COMES MAGGIE - I'LL PRETEND IM SICik-~ I'VE GOT TO GIT OUT OF GOIN' OUT WITH THOSE PEOPLE- OH-FOR GOODNESS SAKE -| FERGOT ALL ABOUT IT¥# By GEORGE McMANUS THAT'S TOO BAD!MR. AND MRS, EATENDINE WANTED UsS TO GO TO DINTY MOORE'S FOR DINNER—- VL 'PHONE AND TELL THEM WE CAN'T GO- OH-IT'S A SICK MAN 1AM - MY HEAD 1S POLUNDING LIKE A HAMMER # (BMMIND |, ™y 12-18 Copr 1943, King Features Synducate Inc . World wights ieserved AND DANCE JUNEAU'S NEWEST EATING ESTABLISHMENT SMAILY—ANDY FONG Proprietors LOCATED OPPOSITE JUNEAU COLD STORAGE Serving Both Chinese and American DISHES CS‘ff OPEN ALL NIGHT Chop Suey COME ONE ————COME ALL! ] 289 So. Franklin Street Hotel Juneau Open All Night For Comfort At Lowest Rates ROOMS WITH BATH or WITHOUT BATH ORDER YOUR RABBIT SKINS Tanned, cleaned and aB ready to make up. VALCAUDA FUR COMPANY SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Most Convenient Location —THIRD AND MAIN— Owner-Mgr., Clarence Wise ® Perrect comfort ® Centrally located * Splendid food and Company L4 SAILINGS FROM PIXR ¢ SEATTLE EVERY ROOM WITH TUB and SHOWER * lownnhlo Rates Phone 800 BUY WAR BONDS FABSRNGERF PREIGEY ANPRIGERATION - b. 8. FEMMER—AGENT NIGET 313 PHONE 118 j ST ALASKA AIRLINES JUNEAU fo ANCHORAGE VIA YAKUTAT and CORDOVA CONNECTIONS TO Valdez Kuskokwim Nome Bristol Bay and Yukon Points PHONE 667 Fairbanks Kodiak Office Baranof Hotel Woodley Airways JUNEAU—— ANCHORAGE Via YAKUTAT and CORDOVA Connections to ALL INTERIOR Alaska Points Lockheed Arrives Juneau 2:00 P.M. Electra Leaves Juneau 2:30 P.M. Tuesday-Friday FOR RESERVATIONS ALASKA COASTAL AIRLDIES Phone 612 Agents ALASKA COASTAL AIRLINES Serving Southeast Alaska——Passengers, Mail, Express SITKA TRIP—Scheduled Daily at 9:30 A. M. Hawk An- Pel- Kim- Chicha- Inlet Hoomh goon Tenakee Todd ican shan gof $10 818 $18 $18 $18 10 18 18 10 19 10 18 10 5 10 18 0 18 . 10 Sitka $18 Hoonah .. 10 Haines and Skagway—Scheduled Daily at 9: 30 A. M Haines kagway Juneau 00 Expi : 10 cents per pnund—wnlmum Clurn 60c Round Trip Fare: Twice One-Way Fare, less 10% Excursion Inlet—Scheduled Daily at 9 A. M. Juneau Hoonah Excursion Inlet $15.00 .$10.00 Express Rate: 10 ee.nu per pound—Minimum Charge ‘8¢ SCHEDULED TUESDAY and THURSDAY Wrangell Petersburg $35.00 $30.00 10.00 Wrangell . Express Rate: 25¢ w pound—Minimum of $1.00 to Ketchikan Express Rate: lhpamn‘n‘d—mdmurm -amn:u' Schedules :::nlhw B;rblect to ’m 'fl otios. o AR Change Without

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