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THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE--JUNEAU, ALASKA SATURDAY, JULY 1, 1944 « i | i fol- | . BROWNIES HAVE ‘, MOTHERS' (uss wul | River:, whose hobby is bce-raislng,]that might have come out of nHol-ins moorings and start drifting|onto three pulleys weighing about b | | 1t was cne of the few successfuli]ywood seript, Pvt. John E. Hinde toward the open sea. {1,000 pounds each. With extraor- , BE Mo"DAY AHERNOON tempts ever made to ship bees tolof Key West, Florida, 22-year-old | “Realizing that if the barge|dinary effort he pryed, shoved nud BIG l"ME' (AMP ‘{\1‘;sk51.l‘fAy‘hr(;:Lt;, utmoxfiy care V::S‘coast artillery soldier, was recent- reached open water, the eronglbeaL on the pullt‘y:* with a hcavy | SEIZED BY | s seventhiin o soriss ot Sgkne: required to hold to a minimum the ||y awarded the Soldier's Medal for wind blowing at that time would [timber until they fell overboard and ! | Classes will be held Monday after- SS fe a th ees, hi is oba | M loss of life among the bees, highly hjs efforts in anchoring a runaway |probably blow it onto a rocky shore |anchored the barge. At the time re- | noon at 2 o'clock in the Health Cen- : at the Eagle River Camp, accord- ; » to rOug dling, oS | bar ensitive to rough handling, changes |parge loaded with heavy govern- and cause destruction of the barge [the barge was stopped, it was with- | ter of the Territorial Building. “After Care of the Mother,” will | be the topic for discussion. ing to the camp reporter and others, | e i ate and high altitudes. | {I{ll]l({ll‘m‘m:i‘pm?L’jei:hi:‘: 3?pounds.?"""” machinery. land equipment, Private Hinde,|in a few hundred feet of the rocks. | The citation made by Lt. Gen.| without orders and without regard “Private Hinde's display of cour- e s who have returned from e River o the womer, ot Aviation Engineers Begin| Occupation of Areas WAY T0O ALASKA consisted of three fine-screen cages A Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr., Alaskan |for his own personal safety, took a(age and initiative, without regard '\- to act as councilors are Mrs in Normandy PAGE SIX CORONATION OF MISS LIBERTY ! sponsibility are proving a happy €Or= | mixture for Girl Scouts and Brownies Fair or stormy weat onation of Miss Liberty and the ved tribute to the will occur 8 o'clock ing of much deser other conte nt July 3, at evening at the ball park oor ™ i The citizens of the Ga Channel 1 responded nobly the F continues local Miss midnight la tineau India, constructed to provide a maximum‘D i A epartment commander, lists the rowboat and started afterthe barge. for his personal safety, reflects dur- | Neyin, leader of the Brownies; Mrs f fresh air and feeding facilities for the thousands of winged “pas-"deta,lh of the event as follows “The water was rough and cold.|great credit upon himself and the Pt | “On February 16, 1944, at Cook’s| With strenuous effort he was able military service.” Now Alaskan sourdoughs can en- |Bay, Alaska Private Hinde saw a|to overtake it after it had drifted | - joy their hotcakes with honey from |barge loaded with heavy govern- | several hundred yards. Upon boar 1-| The people of Manipur, : local hives and the new bee popu- |ment machinery break lodse from|ing the barge he tied some ropes |do not eat meat L drive which | prjest Gruening, of the Girl Scout | | J ions 8, though the | council; Mrs. Earl McCarron; Mr t closed at | g 1, Bartlett, and Mrs. D. H. Gould, who is serving as camp nurse The camp reporter's notes follow Visitors' day was on Sunday with Jation will aid materially in the| about 75 persons visiting the camp The girls did folk dances and sang for them in the afternoon battalions of On Saturday night there an| One field near Mau us, international party with many coun- |miles east of Cherbourg, was taken tries represented. All representatives by the Fourth Division and another were in costume. Some of the|field three miies northwest Brownies presented a wedding party |captured by 11 engineers, who complete with flower girl andrides- maids. Karlene Seaberg was the bride; Sylvia Davis, the groom; Mol- |y upertus site 15 a good one. He ly Jo MacSpadden, flower girl; Kay | juiq the field taken six miles east| Metzger and Beverly Powers, brides- ” Ao maids Seven of the Brownies have gone home and two in the group, Pats Cross and Gloria Maki have moved to Mosquito Point, leaving ohly 11 Brownies having lots of fun The Scouts own stunt evening, a non-sectarian program held in ail | Scout ps, was enjoyed by all i the gir ry Nordale, Irene Me-+ 1; ind Gloria Maki read poems; {1 Patsy s sang & solo; Husky ! (Miss Roact some Alaskan lS STARTED IN | SOUIH (HINA flight to 63 foreign countries and colonies | and the “know how” of 10 years’ pioneering myths and had ¢ 1p singing Parsons, Mayor of Douglas, Will| we are enjoying the showers so place a laurel wreath on the head 'yych, There is enough hot ' water of each of these girls for everyone o have a shower each The highlight of the entire pro-| iont. gram will be the presentation of | Moct of the Scouts e: Il of scheduled flying in Alaska— | All ar- ac work for the Government and | M:litary services of the United States. Meanwhile, we appreciate the patience and understanding of Alaskans who so often find that war priority stands in the way of that ing pollen 2 ation of Alaska’s plants and | § The bees are winging to Alaska! | flowers \ By W. W. HERCHER A major achievement in air cargo DS 5T S Ny is due Associated Press War Correspondent | operations was scored by the ex: have CHERBOURG, July 1,— German|department of Pan American World [ | START s sOIDIER'S MEDAL HE ATH RIGHT these mar women who time and of bonds. The been taken over by wiation engineers. e Americans have anizations, which sponsored the aleo deserving of much enthusi backing ve their favorites dur- to Fair- airfields in France captured by the|Airways' thousands bees were recently flown GIVEN PVT. HINDE | successfully from banks, Alaska. Transported from California more | than 2270 miles in three days by Railway Express and Pan Americar oo | Lodestar plane in special container 01 the bees were delivered to a promi t | nent Fairbanks attorney, Julian Gu e praise for which they g ing the ca Sin, will fittingly 1 the tion ceremor Rev A. Soboleff will ask the invocation A soloist and chorus will sing a musical number accompanied by the USO orchestra. Lieut. Warren Caro master of ceremonies, will then be introduced Lieut. Caro will present the con- testants after which a representa- tive of the sponsoring organization: will present their candidate with a corsage. The Gastineau Channel Finance Committee W then ess their appreciation of th girls' efforts by giving each one a $25 war bond The master of ceremonies will then present the four freedoms. James by attending Seattle the was HEADQUARTERS, ALASKAN DEPARTMENT.—In a melodrama! €Ooro; {00k One ¢ 255 Germans as prisoners. wering officer said The Big Dance at of Cherbourg was stiffly defended; | undoubtedly to permit of last-min-| | cvacuation by air of high Ger-| | The Americans over-| | came the resistance. and finally took possession of the figld | - ute man cfricers, Unt:l \fictory Until Victory is won, everything we have to offer— Pan American Airways’ experience gained by more than 165 million miles of overseas ELKS HALL MONDAY NIGHT AT 10 Tew’s Orchestra pect to have Miss Liberty, who will reign over' aarned their second ‘class badge Douglas and Juneau during the en- | wien the week is over. Two of tire day of July Fourth the group, Lynn Bodding and Paula Miss Liberty will b Kay Cook completed theirs before A. B. Hayes, Mayor of camp. Juneau A choral ing of God Bless Junction o{fio Armies Would Seal Off Poten- fial Bases on Coast crowned by the City of - number and the sing- - = America panied by the U conclude the program, — . HOSPITAL NOTES accom- ‘ O orchestra will WIISOn - Redinger ' Marriage Will Be CHUNGKING, July 1.—The Jap- anese have launched their long ex- pected northward drive from 'the| Canton area in an effort to join| the forces pushing southward to- ward the Hankow-Canton railway trip or delays that express shipment. ADMISSION GENTLEM Tax .= r MEN IN UNIFORM $ .50 Tax . » ‘ . The High Command said the Japs Sunday Afternoon s began their general northward ad- ot Total .. of | vanee on June 28, and heavy rmm-i PANV AVERICAN AIRWAYS ing is going on as the invaders stab- | bed forward aiming at a junction with the forces fighting southward | of encircled Hengyang, 250 miles | | north of Linking | Joining of these forces would Mrs. M. J. De Corte became the | mother of a son Friday morning at | 9:45 o'clock at St. Ann’s Hospital. | The child weighed six pounds and thirteen ounces The Glacier Highway home Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Elisen will be the scene of the mariage tomorrow - afternoon of Mrs. Nellie Redinger Mrs. Violet Wellborn gave birth and Mr. Warren Wilson to a son at 10:40 o'clock yesterday Dean C. E. Rice of Holy Trin- morning at St. Ann’s Hospital. The ity Cathedral will read VOWS Bl | yniie: 5 Handigerons e oo tnac young man weighed in at cight |2:30 and attendant Mr. | civing the enemy virtial' control of pounds. and Mrs en | the thousand-mile inland communi- A reception, to | cation route from Peiping to North been |of the are in-| China, and would seal off potential vitation, landing sites for American troops on the Chinese-seaboard. | the will be friend extended ar which all couple ill e Mrs. Philip Schroeder ha discharged from St. Ann’s Hospital after receiving surgical treatment held between 3 and 5 o'clock ~OFFICIAL JUNEAU VICTORY PROGRAM- 27. Boys' 100-yard dash—16 to 18 years—First, $2.50; second, $1.50; third, $1.00. 28. Girls' 100-yard dash—16 to 18 years—First, $2.50; second, $1.50; third, $1.00. 29. Men’s 100-yard- dash—Free for All—First, $10.00; second, $5.00. Fat Men's Race—200 pounds or over—First, $5.00; second, $2.50. 175 yards. iSoldiers’ 100-yard dash—First, $10.00; sec ond, $5.00. Ginls' 20-yard dash—5 years and younger—First, 75¢; second, 50c; thirds, 25c. . 2 Boys' 20-yard dash—6 years and youngersFirst, 75¢; second, 50c: thirds, 25¢. Gifls' 20-yard dash—6 years and younger—First, 75¢; second, 50c; thirds, 25¢. 30 Boys' 25-yard dash—7 years and younger—Firsk, g 75¢; second, 50c; thirds, 258ues; v JULY 3— 8:00 P. M.—CROWNING OF MISS LIBERTY AT BASEBALL PARK. JULY 3—10:00 P. M.—DANC HALL. JULY 4TH 10:00 A. M.—GRAND PARADE: Line of march will assemble and form on Lower Franklin Street heading at opposite the City Dock, being in position not later than 10:00 A. M Parade at 10:15 A. M., proceeding up Low- EVERY TIME a tree is felled in the vast commercial forests of America, these days, it helps bring our nation and its allies another step closer to winning the war! WOOD is providing materials for barracks, ship-yards, mine-trawlers, rifle stocks, “PT” boats, boxes and cartons for shipment of supplies, and a host of other services essential to the success ot our Armies and Navies. It even furnishes wings for bombers, and wood-cellulose explosives tor the “block-busters” they drop. NO WONDER the loggers “lean harder on their axes” when they tealize every blow they strike is a blow at Hitler and the Japs. It isn't only the loggers who are helping, however; it is all the men and management of the forest products industries. ‘There’s a smile of satisfaction on their faces these ys because the through their work on the home-front they are h:llhpiizgsuj‘tlcjllilz:rd;ljz :r:‘:;; :E:: our nation requires. Also, they know that after the war WOOD still will be America’s most abundant material—because the forest industries are growing billions of NEW irees today, : s to serve the nation as the forests of tomorrow. will start promt er Franklin to Front Street to Main Street and then along Willoughby to Firemen’s Recreation Park. (All children in parade not winning prizes will be given 25 cents for participating.) Parade Prize List: Best Decorated Float—First, $50.00; second, $25.00 Most Appropriate 4th of July Costume (boys)—First, $2.00; second, $1.00. Most Appropriate 4th of July Costume (girls)—First, $2.00; second, $1.00 Best Sustained Character—(boys)—First, $2.00; sec- ond, $1.00. Best Sustained Character—(girls)—First, $2.00; ond, $1.00. Best Decorated ond, $1.00. Best Decorated Bicycle—(girls)—First, $2.00; ond, $1.00 Best Decorated Doll's Buggy— (girls)—First, $2.00; second, $1.00 Best Decorated Wwagon—(boys) —First, $2.00; second, $1.00. Best Marching Turnout—(boys’ organization)—$10.00 Best Marching Turnout (girls’ organization)—$10.00. (Boys' and girls’ organization must have at least eight marchers in line of march to be considered for prize money.) . PRECISION DRILL EXHIBITION— (BALL PARK). FOURTH OF JULY ADDRESS—Major Carl Scheibner— (BALL PARK). 12:00 NOON—CHILDRI 5 SPORT CARNIVAL: 1. Boys' 20-yard dash—4 years and younger—First, 75¢; second, 50¢; thirds, 25¢. 2. Girls' 20-yard dash—4 years and younger—First, 75¢; second, 50c; thirds, 25¢. 3. Boys' 20-yard dash—§ years and younger--First, second, 50¢; thirds, 25c. sec- Bicycle (boys)—First, $2.00; sec- sec- COLUMBIA LUMBER COMPANY SITKA—JUNEAU—ANCHORAGE 24. 25. 26. 75¢; second, 50c; thirds, 25¢, Boys' 30-yard dash—8 years and younger—First, 75¢; second, 50c; thirds, 25c. Girls' 30-yard dash—8 years and younger—First, 75¢; seeond, 50c; thirds, 25c. Boys' 35-yard dash—9 years and younger—First, 75¢; second, 50c; thirds, 25¢. Girls' 35-yard dash—9 years and younger—First, 75¢; second, 50¢; thirds, 25c. Boys' 40-yard dash—10 years and younger—First, 75¢; second, 50c; thirds, 25¢. Girls' 40-yard dash—10 years and younger—First, 75¢; second, 50c; thirds, 25¢. Boys' 50-yard dash—11 years and younger—First, 75¢; second, 50c; thirds, 25c. Girls’ 50-yard dash—11 years and younger—First, 75¢; second, 50c; thirds, 25c. Boys' 50-yard dash—12 years and younger—First, 75¢; second, 50c; thirds, 25c. Girls’ 50-yard dash—12 years and younger—First, T5¢; second, 50c; thirds, 25c. Boys’ 50-yard dash—13 years:and younger—First, 75¢; second, 50c; thirds, 25¢. Girls' 50-yard dash—13 years and younger—First, 75¢; second, 50c; thirds, 25c. Boys' 50-yard dash—I4 years and younger—First, 75¢; second, 50¢; thirds, 25c. Girls’ 50-yard dash—14 years and younger—First, 75¢; second, 50c; thirds, 25c. Boys' 75-yard dash—15 years and younger—First, 75¢; second, 50c; thirds, 25¢. Girls’ 75-yard dash—15 years and younger—TFirst, 75¢; second, 50c; thirds, 25c. Boys' 75-yard dash—16 years and younger—First, T5¢; second, 50c; thirds, 25¢. Girls' 75-yard dash—16 years and younger—First, 75¢; second, 50c; thirds, 25c. Soldiers’ Relay Race—(5 men)—First, $10.00; second, $5.00. Other Special Events for Soldiers Sack Races: (Furnish Own Sack) 20 Yards—7 years and younger—First, 75¢; ond, 50c; third, 25¢c. 20 Yards—9 years and younger—First, 75¢; ond, 50c; third, 25¢. 25 Yards—11 years and younger—First, 75¢; ond, 50c; third, 25¢c. Yards—13 years and younger—First, 75¢; ond, 50c; third, 25¢. 5. 30 Yards—15 years and younger—First, 75¢; ond, 50c; third, 25¢. Bicycle Races—(Circular Track) : 1. Boys—10 to 12 years—1 Lap-—First, $1.00; second, 50¢. £ 2. Boys—12 to 14 years—2 Laps—First, $1.50; sec- ond, $1.00. P Boys—14 to 16 years—3 Laps—First, $2.50 sec- ond, $1.50. Girls-10 to 12 years—1 Lap—First, $1.00; second, 50c. 5. Girls—12 to 14 years—1 Lap—First, $1.50; sec- ond, $1.00. 6. Girls—14 to 16 years—2 Laps—First, $2.50; sec- ond, $1.50. (All children participating in races, not prize win- ners, receive 10 cents.) 00 NOON—HORESHOE PITCHING CONTEST— EVERGREI BOWL — First prize, $10.00; second prize, §5.00. Entries sign up at Empire Office, c/o Joe Werner. 2:00 P. M.—BASEBALL GAME—First prize, $50.00; sec- ond prize, $25.00. 4:00 P. M.— SOFT BALL GAME—First prize, $50.00; sec- ond prize, $25.00. sec- sec- sec- 4 25 sec- sec- Enjoy This Victory Celebration in Juneau? _MONDAY and TUESDAY—JULY 3 angd 4-

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