The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, December 24, 1946, Page 5

| TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1946 MERRY XMAS, FOLKS! TOMORROW (Xmas Day) we bring you iwo people who dared fo dofy fate . . s a Lustiy. ¥ America’s Last Frentier! % 9% FIGHTIN' MEN... LOVIN’ WOMEN... Dangerous ‘ a glorious adventure of and lived to fulfill their dream; '‘empestucis Story of THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE—JUNEAU, ALASKA 7 PAGE FIVE FILM "PEOPLE ARE "DAKOTA” COMING FUNNY,” XMAS BILL ' CHRISTMAS DAY AS l AT 20TH CENTURY, CAPITOL'S FEATURE Some big names are coming w! Certalr. American localities, and ;hg 20th Century Christmas Day | @mong them the Dakotas, seem to when Paramount releases its lai nd themselves to colorful dramat- Pine-Thomas production, “People!ic sequences, in recounting early | Are Funny,” based on the NBC|American history in the pioneering |show of the same name |days of the great West tapp “AND YOW ONLY! WA TQMORROW? | For one thing, theres Frances| “Dakota,” which is the Christmas A N D F 0 R x M A S that lovely lady of the|Day feature at the Capitol, is one YOUNG ; contralto who has probab-|more superb example. With the ¥ ly sung to more GIs overseas than|aid of pholographs, research and i any other actress. The picture also|actual wheatfield scenes filmed in headlines Rudy Vallee, another top Minnesota and Montana, Republic radio personality who, by the way,|has brought to the screen an- P e TONIGHT [0 STARTING WEDNESDAY {chalked up two years service with|other Western saga which will long the Coast Guard. Handsome Philip|live as a tribute to the author, Carl Reed, honorably In this fine film, Repub- the Navy, romances Helen Walker, lic has re-captured the character of ingratiating charmer with a nice, the West in 1871 with nostalgic icrisp demeanor and L‘Ons!d(‘rflble‘fhi“m acting ability. | The cast is all that could be de- In addition to all this talent,|sired; starring John Wayne with there's that much-beloved wmed.‘Vrm Hruba Ralston and Walter ian, Jack Haley, reputedly funnier Brennan. Featured are: Ward than ever before in a role that Bond, Grant Withers, Mike Maz- also calis for singing and stepping urki, Hugo Haas, Ona Munson and to a gay new Mexican tune, “Hey|Paul Fix Jose,” music and lyrics by Pcpe\ In 1871, Mr. and Mrs. John Dev- and Tito Guizar. Bandleader Ozzie [lin, newly married couple from Nelson is back in films playing his | Chicago, (John Wayne and Vera first dramatic part That San|Hruba Ralston) elope to invade Da- Francisco quartet, “The Vaga- kota, where success looks promising. bonds,” do three tuneful numbers Every incident proves an exciting and, if grapevine predictions are adventure and the young husband correct, Bob Graham, newest bobby- |wages a war against a ruthless sox sensation, is one young man gang of crooks, who try to burn croon fans will delight in seeing as out the wheat farmers, drive them well as hearing. jout of the country and blame the The picture revolves around raids on the Indians NBC's popular “People Are Funny”| This is a spectacular, Western audience participation program and drama, packed with action from be- reports indicate that Art Linkletter, ginning to end, climaxed by the ad-libber with laugh-lightning re- numerous rought, tough struggles pnnee emcees somc of the most that hold audience interest “SIXTH STREET IS “TAKING AWARD IN HOME GAIHERINGS - OUTDOCR LIGHTING Family gatherings, many with heau takes the award for the best invited guests, will predominate in outdoor Christmas illumination this the Christmas festivities tomorrow, year, according to a check up of The Christmas dinners will be serv- the entire city made last night. ed in the various homes startingat Starting on Sixth street, east of midafternoon with the many main Main, the Trevor Davis home is discharged from |Foreman WIiTH | VERA HRUBA RALSTO! . WALTER BRENNAN and L SHOWS ONLY! Beginning at 7:20—9:30 “DAKOTA” starts at 8:05—10:15 %’Pm URE EXTBA’ AN EXCITING FILM DOCUMENT OF ; : A VIEW OF TOMORROW'S SKIES R tunctioe e St §'0 1.0, A4 S RIS S L . 4 “ " ' B S as tree, ecora! o ex! ATC SHOWS HOW SMALL WORLD IS. Pele Smith’s Several VOpSL TR o1 SRR A B Davile gl Wi s * T “SPORTS Tonight, Christmas tree decora- €d lights along the eaves and a tions will be completed, stockings tree on the porch. Right around will be hung for the youngsters, the corner on Main and Sixth is a presents placed under trees all hatural tree decoration. It is a ready for the big openings to- brilliantly lighted growing tree on morrow. Kiddies will be hustled|the spacious lawn of the J. F. Mul- off to bed early and told to go to len residence. Farther down on sleep. They may and they may not Sixth Street at Harris, Dr. W. M. but it is dollars to a hole out of a Whitehead has his porch illuminat- doughnut bet they will be scurry- €d With two Christmas trees, and ing down stairs early tomorrow on the Basin Road, Hugh J. Wade morning, turning on lights and has a string of lights along the then the “ahs” and “ohs” as they hedge. The porch of the M. J. £ \'I l(l\l FRS" \crc\\b'ill Squirrell in “Screwy Truant” Latesi News HURRY—Last Chance TONITE To See This Hilarious Comedy GETTING GERTIES ages or just gazing in wonder at Harris and Gold is also lighted on what Santa has placed on or under the exterior. Farther up Seventh the tree. The parents might just as 80 Gold Belt Avenue, E. E. Eng- well arouse themselves for the big strom has an outdoor Christmas time has begun i‘lree lighted. SR A Harry Stonehouse on Twelfth ,s,v.reet has the only outdoor light- |ing in that section, and on the Gla- >cler Highway, in the Waynor Tract, Dick Garrison has two il- Complete Shows—7:25-9:30 Feature Starts 8:15—10:20 ; Back again in town, there is a Juneau will Eve and Christmas Day. Business MacKinnon Apartments, will be closed with the exception and Third. Down Franklin streets, of the cafes and lounges. This afternoon, Federal offices trez on the marquee over the en- are closed for the half holiday by trance with scores of lights shining official orders from Washington. and in the big lounge, another tree Many Territorial offices will also|vieing in brilliance. The Gastineau take the afternon off. |has a tree in the lobby. Several churches are holding ser-| Down in another section, the vices tonight and tomorrow and the Columbia Lumber Company has a movies will have extra features es-|lighted tree on the marquee over pecially for Christmas night. the entrace to the office. Dok Dt vy o gRSYEmS Indoor lighting is seen all over One-seventh of the linen looms in |the city, Christmas trees well light- northern Ireland were destroyed ed, wreaths, stars and candles during World War II. shining out with Yuletide glow. NEW LOW FARE ANCHORAGE TO SEATTLE-TACOM (Children $60) (Children $108) Alaska Electronics Christmas Suggestions MOTO TOOLS—They Grind, Saw, Engrave, etc. BUZZ BALL—Fascinating Electronic Toy ELECTRIC TOASTERS ELECTRIC HEATERS—With Built-in Fan ELECTRIC IRONS--With Heat Indicator ELECTRIC IRONS—Automatic, Light Weight KITCHEN WALL CLOCKS—Electric AND RECORD PLAYER—Complete, Including Parts and Labor to Attach to Any Radio—ONLY $23.45 » 4-ENGINE 44-PASSENGER DC-4 SERVICE » 7'2 HOURS NON-STOP...SHORTEST-FASTEST > ROUND TRIP DAILY SEATS NOW AVAILABLE For reservations: BARANOF HOTEL, Juneau Max Windnagle, Traffic Representative ° NORTHWEST .« AIRLINES SMITH HEATING and APPI.IA)\‘CE Co. FORMERLY SMITH OIL BURNER SERVICE .0il Burners — Plumbing — Healing DAY PHONE—476 NIGHT PHONE—GREEN 605 PHONE 22 Courteous Drivers — Dependable Service —— 24-HOUR SERVICE — begin the scramble, opening pack- Furness home on Seventh between g oBsERvED HERE\lummated Christmas trees at his 3 front door. observe Christmas lighted tree on the marquee of the Franklin 3§ YELLOW CAB CO | ON THE SCREEN £ AT LAST/ | qupY VALLEE 027IE NELSON . PHILIP REED SPUE VAGABONDS BOB GRAHAM & ROV ATWELL who haiie roared, with laughter at the s Gtunts on Radios most hilarious show ART LINKLETTER Pefl/]/e Are fz(_/r/zy | ) “iin \er the sughtlme of their lifetime because now its loaded with the stars all America loves and theyre twice a8 ) f’ Y| B JJJ _J ; ,/v onthe N sereen / MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! W. D. GROSS it ”!filfi-‘%&%@g WWMM&%@&W ; |the Baranof takes the honors, a g RESOLVED . . for 1947 That we will accord the Gastineau Channel area the finest, most complete Bak- ery service it ever has en- joyed! With resumption of regu- lar steamship service it is again possible for us to maintain full stocks of materials for the baking of all specialties as well as finest quality bread and rolls. We regret that the diffi- culties of 1946 at times forced us to curtail our services. P Merry Christmas from Our Staff: “CHUCK” WIGGINS WILBERT SIEVERS —Bread Department JOHN BARBER —Specialist on Cakes JACK SANTEFORD —Danish Pastry EUNICE JACOBS —Cake Icing EDITH FROBESE —Wholesale Orders ETHEL HUMPHREY MAXINE ALLEN —Sales Girls . CARSON LAWRENCE . ~ Sully’s Bakery Owner and Manager