The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, June 12, 1945, Page 8

PAGE EIGHT FLAG DAY WILL BE OBSERVED IN JUNEAU BY ELKS In Washington, Elks Wili Report fo Truman, Con- | gress on War Ativities | more than $1,300,600. lover, as Dr. Barrett stressed, ’will bring together all the Senators | |and Representatives who are mem- | bers of the order. A unique feature | | will be the presentation of mes- | sages from Governors of every | state and from mayors of the 1,425 | cities where Elks lodges are lo- | cated, expressing their recognition | and appreciation of the order" war activities.” These activit have entailed an expenditure of | Although the war is only half | it is | felt by the Elks that a review of | accomplishments successfully com- Gras pleted or now being undertaken | by the Elks War Commission will serve as an inspiration for the job still to be done. { How Elks Started Two hundred and sixty-five members of Congress w semble in the U. S. Senate in Washington, D. C, at 11:15 a. m,, June 14, Flag Day, to receive the “Elks Report to A e the Nation." a published resume of | After reviewing the record of Elk the order's war activities, which|War activities in World War I,| later will also be pre- When the order set up a War Relief sented to President Harry S. Tru- Fund of one million dollars, the | man, the Secretary of War and “Report to the ‘\m,"m,”'mci\' 111;;‘\\“ the Secretary of the Navy, accord- | the Elks set up a M“‘“;R # e- ing to word received today from Dr. | fense Commission at its 1940 Con- | Robert h Barrett, Grand Ex- vention ’111(»}. came our entry into | alted Ruler of the Elks, by L. J. the war, and the National Defense | Commission became the Elks War | Holmquist, Exalted Ruler of J u E | Lodge No. In Juneau, the s | Commission. Among some of its| will obs this day with exer- many activities have been l.he{ cises at 8 o'clock Thursday night. | €vacuation of children from war The report, just published by the | 2ones; establishment of more than 400 schools for training young men | Elks War Commissio through which the fraternity’s war activi- desiring to take aviation cadet ties are conducted, will be pre-|cour the ‘recruitment of men | sented by Dr. Barrett and a dele- for the Naval Air Corps, mechanics | gation of Elks including James R.|and technicians for the Army Air Nicholson, Chairman of the War Corps, and volunteers for the Army | Corps of Engineers and the Navy Construction Battalions; the col- lection of books for the Merchant tatives will accompany this delega- Marine, and the establishment of|* tion in calling on the President. | Elks Fraternal Centers throughout| “Report to the Nation” include Elk Great Program Arranged the United States where more than sponsored programs for promoting “The program arranged by the two million service men and women letter writing to those in the ser- Elks,” Dr. Barrett said, “is one of have enjoyed good meals, overnight vic and for sending gift boxes, the most important and ambitious hospitality and relaxation. cigarettes and tobacco to members Weds A AR e Y . TrabarneL Other Activities in the armed forces. More than organization. The morning meeting Other activities outlined in the 150000 veterans are in hospitals ¥ P - — e in which Elks are regularly pre-" !senting programs of entertainment. | Most recently, as the report re- lates, the Elks War Commission established a fund of $100,000 to extend aid to members who were interned in Jap camps in the Philippines. Other activities will continue until the war against Japan is won, the report states. | - ! DOUGLAS NEWS CANNERY TENDERS HERE Two cannery tenders for the Douglas Packing Co. arrived in port last evening from Seattle. Each tender has a crew of six men on board. M. Kelly is captain of the Sonia and M. Gunderson captain of the Luxor. Commission; members of the com- mission, and Grand Lodge Officers. A group of Senators and Represen- Super Varket Orders for Delivery Accepted Up to 2:30 P. M. Phones 92-95—2 Free Deliveries Daily Orders for Delivery Accepted Up to 2:30 P. M. These Were Our Prices 20 YEARS AGO oo 13 Ibs. Cane Sugar 12 Ibs. Brown Sugar 9 lb. Best Head Rice 9 Ibs. Seedless Raisins 7 Ibs. Prunes CITY TAX SALE OVER City tax sale of delinquent tax property in Douglas started at 10 o'clock this morning in the office of the City Clerk. More than a dozen interested parties were on hand for bidding and the sale was run through with no delays. Par- ties purchasing lots will be publish- ed after the contracts are com-, pleted. | Note levelled buildings, and sunken ships in the harber. (AP Wirephoto irem Marine Corps). | the Rainbow Girls was held at 7:30 THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE—JUNEAU. ALASKA ;hoppe; Over Naha ~ [6. 6. MILLE " [PASSES AWAY Veteran Collector of Cus- foms Dies in South- Last Rites Today According to information received at the local customs office today, an-| other old Alaskan and retired| Deputy Collector of the Alaska Cus- toms Service, George Gordon Mil- ler, passed away in Seattle and| funeral services were held there this afternoon in the Butterworth'’s Chapel of Memories. Assistant Collector M. S. Whittier, who was a close personal friend of Mr. Miller, paid tribute today to his long and faithful services in Alaska. “Mr. Miller was born in Barton, Maryland, on September 19, 1870, stated Mr. Whittier, “and came to the Pacific Coast in 1898. For a short time he was dispensary clerk in the Marine Hospital at Porli Townsend, Wash., but in the summer | of 1901 went to St. Michael, Alaska,| as an Inspector of Customs. He| also held a like position in 1902 and | on May 4, 1903, was given a pcr-} manent appeintment as Deputy Cnl—" {lector and Inspector at Skagv;ay,‘ Alacka. This position he held to the date of his retirement on Sep-‘ ‘lrmber 30, 1940. \ } “During Mr. Miller's long years of | service at Skagway,” continued Mr. | Whittier, “he had the handling of ! | the baggage of many thousands of Yukoners and summer tourists and | | through his thorough, yet always! | courteous manner, the name of !‘George Miller, Customs iInspector’, | became internationally known. Each | Christmas Mr. Miller would receive | holiday greetings from many parts |of the United States, as well as from {abroad.” Mr. “Miller was prominent in fra- | ternal circles, being a Life Member | of Skagway Lodge of Elks; a mem- ‘ber of Skagway Lodge of Masons; | E2attle Chapter No. 3, Royal Arch | Masons; Scattle Commandery No. 2 |and Nile Temple of the Shrine. Mrs. | V. Griffith and Mrs. Charles Mil- ler of Seattle and Mrs. Vern Miller | Triplett, a step-daughter, of 1099] | Cambridge Ave., Melo Park, Calif. wera Mr. Miller’s closest relatives. | i ' MISS BOTHWELL 10 | BE ARMY NURSE; IS | GRADUATED IONIGHT;‘ ERE S MPET Miss Beatrice B. Bothwell has/ competed nurses' training at Provi-! dence Hospital in Seattle and is to Saturday Meefing ~ ROADBOARDPUTS e somiar Seac s’ Of Rainbow Girls ~ OKEH ON 58 JOBS :trione.icisuns ™ EndsCurrentTerm FOR THIS SEASON - ena sers. s mouwen, e | " 1946 Model Ford Shown o ¥ ¢ i e A hand-made model of the fitst passenger automobiie to be made by the Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Mich., since February 1942 de- picts the 1946 design which the company expects to put into pro- duction within 60 or 90 days under the WPB authorization for the auto industry to car cutput. (AP Wirephcto) | | ‘resldcms of Juneau for many years. ’She was born and ‘attended school Honoring Masons of the Gastlnenu: Projects totalling 58, mosily con- here, graduating from Juneau High Channel area, a special meeting of | sisting of maintenance and repair|School before entering upon her of roads and airfields, have been nursing career. | R!C. G. AUXILIARY CRUISE, PICNIC IS NEXT SUNDAY Coast Guard Auxiliary members interested in the annual cruise and picnic of Flotilla 2100 will meet in the City Hall Council Chamber on Thursday night to complete plans. Present plans call for the Flotilla | to leave the Small Boat Harbor Sun-| almost day morning at 9 o'clock. Com- TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 1945 and entertainment and all boat own- ers who care to attend are invited to e meeting Thursday night at 8 1 o'clocks. FELLOW TRAVELERS SALT LAKE CITY—Lt. George Miner arrived home on leave just lan hour after his brother, Pfe. | Aurelius S. Miner arrived on fur- | lough. Both brothers, members of | the Eighth Air Force, left England simultaneously for trips home but didn't meet until they t mittees have been appointed on eats arrived. FRESH FRUITS and VEGETABLES Also COMPLETE STOCKS including FRESH FROZEN FOQDS Peas, Sirawherries, Raspherries, Orange Juice, efc. FLASH! — JUST ARRIVED! Limited Quantities CANNED ASPARAGUS TWO JUNEAU DELIVERIES 10:15 A. M. 2:15 P. M. DOUGLAS DELIVERY 10 A. M. MINIMUM—$2.50 2 Bl erts B CASH GROCERY G G G e e e e SLEACKS All-Wool Were 29.50 Now 9.95 4 S ) WASHABLE 3.95 - 4.95 - 5.95 OPEN THIS EVENING ’ | LEONA LINDSTROM 3 YEARS summer's work by | Miss Bothwell plans to enter the 2 lbs. Hills Bros. Coffee p. m. Saturday in the Scottish Rite | approved for this | 2 ? s %fi A g s ¢ ? o Little Miss Leona Lindstrom be- 7] e came three years of age -yestarday | JClPle- | the Territorial Board of Road Com- | U. S. Army Nurse Corps. i ST O (L en's Avpomts with a party at the home of her [meetngs of the season, the Satur-| Highway Engincer W. Leonard| ATTENTION REBEKAHS | 21bs. M. J. B. Coffee parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Lind- session terminated the | Smith is hard at work also on seven | Regular meeting with initiation “It's the Nicest Store in Town” strom. Gueses included Aleda and vities until September 1, | new construction projects included g p m. Wednesday, June 13. f Baranof Hotel Building i 1 T Hekipay . . and saw the i n of one new|on the approved list—three in the | ISABELL JORGENSON. ¢ lo cans carnahnn Mllk ® Zonl ammen - Howkic B8 I member, Shirle rds, and | First Division, two in the Second | B e e 2 2 22 Gloria Hulk, Helen McIlhardy and | Secretary. - Pl closed with a musical program. A|and one each in the Third and! PPN e 2 M G ARl 0 58 o <ot A - 1 llkgs. Shakel' sa" . . sister, Esther. 31 b | quartet from the Douglas (iu'ls‘i Fourth divisions. | "y Glee Club sang “The Lord's Pray-| New projects approved recently ON VACATION TRIP Josephine Tremel, clerk-stenog- rapher for the United States Em- ployment Service, left this morning on the Princess Louise for a vaca- tion trip to Seattle. She will visit relatives there and plans to return in the next 30 days. e e - U. §. EMPLOYMEN OFFICE REPORTS MANY JOBS OPEN | There are several openings for qualified stenographers who are |able to take dictation, it was an- nounced today by Jack Carvel of the United States Employment Ser- vice. Also, there are openings for carpenters and laborers in Juneau; “Trees,” and “This Is My Task,” while Miss Lane Roff gave as a| First Division Sitka seaplane vocal sclo, “My Redeemer.” frlnnt; Wrangell seaplane float; Pet- Worthy Advisor mvelyn Spain|ersburg seaplane float. thanked her officers for the we]l-i Second Division—Nome-Solomon conducted initiation and also those | road; Nome-Teller road, both sur- who so graciously filled in at sta- | veys tions. Mrs. Dorothy Tuckett, Moth-| Third Division—Homer Spit road, er Advisor, announced her antici- | from town to dock. | pated departure for 4 short trip| Fourth Division—Survey for win- South and asked that Mrs. Dean ter road from Yok Junction to; Goodwin, Associate Mother Advisor, | Forty-Mile. bg consulted during her absence, Maintenance projects are allocat- Refreshments of cake and hot|ed: 20 in the Fourth Division; 11 chocolate were served by a special | —Third Division; 13—Second Divi- committee headed by Betty Bonnett. | sion and 14 First Division. — e | e MR., MRS. ANDERSON HERE | ALTA DEMARAY HERE Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Anderson, of Alta Pearl Demaray, of Skagway,| Sitka, are guests at the Gastineau is in Juneau and is a guest at the! Hotel. | Gastineau Hotel. | TN reet | tor sawamill workers in both Junean | af{ NIRRT RAA and Sitka; for a cook on a cannery tender at Yakutat, and openings ; on the Alaska Railroad and White Pass and Yukon Route. Qualified and interested persons : |should call at the United States Employment Service at 124 Marine = Way. 6 glasses Prepared Mustard 3 bottles Beef Steak Sauce 3 hottles Caisup 3 cans Libby's Fruit Salad, No. 2 PSSR ) EORGE BROTHER Super Market Phones 92-95—2 Free Deliveries Daily Phone—Write or Wire George Brothers er, are | | | | | | . | | FOR THE HOME BEAUTIFUL . . . However nice your room may be, it's the little touches that awaken it . . . the accessory pieces, bits of charm and imagination . . . See 1 how ceramics from our Gift Shop create fresh new settings. DROP IN AT THE pEEEE Grape-Nuts WHEAT MEAL A Basic 7 Food - e — RHOEM TAKING LOOK E3ERuIEE 288 CHEESE COMES IN MANY WAYS Ideal for summer meals and lunches. J. C. Rhoem, field engineer for the Territorial Bureau of Mines, has left for the Petersburg area to-3 Come in and see our large assortment. E E lh. 1 conduct investigations on several ¢ A vkl e erivals an = It Has veryining. mining leads in that section. He & mong the new arrivals are— — g U 3 B, expects to return to Juneau before ! 1 2 IT'S QUICK COOKING the end of this month in order 1o © PHILADELPHIA CREAM, VELVEETA ° i i confer with Commissioner of Mines } :: IT’S TASTY B. D. Stewart, who is expected to . and LIMBURGER i IT'S ECONOMICAL return from his trip to the East " - 2 % Coast by that time. Mr. Rhoem Can Be Used in Many Ways recently rejoined the Mines staff e = s here after being privately employed o - SOLD AT in the States for two years, & a £ ) MRS. MIZE SOUTHBOUND 5 = Mrs. Ralph Mize and her three & PHONE H children are southbound passengers = 704 - on the Princess Louise to remain : 5 for several months. | Juneau Deliveries— - |. 10 A. M. and 2 P. M. ATTENTION ELKS It Douglas Delivery—10 A. M. S o 3 i o TRERREEE 16or24 ‘ Wedne: day, June 13