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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1948 JOHNNY _SANDS TERRY . AUSTIN DON CASTLE GERALDINE wure for IL /T " SATURDAY MATINEE 1:30 P. M. ADDED: " JACK ARMSTRONG” e ey NOTICE I will not be responsible for any debis of the - JUNEAY JANITOR SERVICE Now Under New Management of Earl Conkle after Sept. 17th e All bills previous to this date shall be paid by me and fo me. JOHN M. DOOGAN =ATASKA IS TEN HOURS sua ...by Pan American Clipper FAIRBANKS 50y, e Lt fasy 0 WHITEHORSE . "n/,\’ ) o, JUNEAU on flflof . NOME.. is only djpy o from KETCHIKA“ . Y dinng 5”'%,, fom SEATTLE from ETTING AROUND ALASKA is easy. And quick, too. Flying Clippers take you where you want to go—from Nome clear to Seattle—on frequent, regular schedules. And you'll feel at home aboard the big, dependable Clippers. The food and service are world-famous. The fare low——vith a savine of 10% on round trips. Call us at . .. BARANOF HOTEL — PHONE 106 PAN AMERICAY e System of theTying Clppers ‘ 'IIIIIlIIllllllllIIIIIIlllllfllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIHIHHHIIIIIIIIl " THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE--JUNEAU, ALASKA DOUBLE FEATURE ~ |DOC WALKER STARTS IS WEEKEND BiLL, ' CAMPAIGN HERE FOR CAPITOL THEATRE REELECTION, SENATE Reputlic krings one of the sea-| N. R. (Doc) Walker, Democratic son’s gayest comedies, “The Pil- candidate for the Territorial Senate, grim Lady,” to the screen of the First Division, started his Juneau Capitol Theatre tonight, with campaign for reelection last night Lynne Roberts, and Warren Doug- with a radio talk in which he said ilas in the romantic leading roles. |the Territory is facing this year al- | The story concerns a college girl 'most the same problems as con- |who is mistakenly believed to be fronted in 1932, especially on eco- the authoress of a highly sensa- nomic conditions. tional novel which becomes an; During the last Legislature, Walk- overnight best seller. The novel has'er said, taxation was studied as in reality been written by the never before, until bills were finally girl's aunt, prim member of the ready that meet all legitimate ob- college faculty, who is unable, be-!jections. cause of her career, to claim its, *Alaska was indeed making prog- authorship. ress,” sald Walker, “and the hope The other feature of the bill is of the people was high. In 1947, “Born to Speed,” the thrilling story the leadership in both Houses pass- of the men who race midget autos. :ed to our opponents when they suc- It is filmed with a maximum of ceeded in electing the Speaker of action and adventure. | the House and President of the Sen- “Born to Speed” stars Johnny ate. The result was startling. Al- Sands and Terry Austin and a sup- aska, indeed, this time had its worst porting cast that includes such'Legislature in history. Appropria- favorites as Don Castle, Frank Orthtions were made without any pro- and Terry Austin. ivisions for the necessary revenue. Well ‘drawn tax legislation went down to defeat without being con- R "Ew | sidered and opponents did not even take the trouble to state their rea- Girl Scout Troop No. 11 met i 'h”:h“;"”:fif' ““‘l:: Thursday afternoon. We discussed with TREEEe g SwpuD s A \islature rode rough-shod over the how we can make money for our e of the people and in a final (‘)lu(r“l‘;z:ow:::m M:'e" w’:“::e ‘0’; | debaucle adjourned without provid- ing to Atry nndpselly.our unl!ors:\s 1ing enough revenue to take care of as most of us have: outgrown them, the most elemeéntary needs of the * | Territory.” — Mary Grisham, Reporter.| po; walker then said Republi- & |cans are now asking an “endorse- HOMER GARV|"S 'o 1 The speaker touched on many issues 'qul o“ HIGHWAY of the day and explained his work jin the last Legislature, touching on bills he introduced and succeeded in having passed, his position on ab- !sons. The Homer Garvins will ship their |ment of their deplorable record.” ™ PAGE FIVE Miller-Wallace Will §Eeak Vows| F The marriage of Miss Melba Jean Miller, daughter of Mrs. Ted Visaya, and Albert Wallace, will take place tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Memorial Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Walter O. Soboleff performing the ceremony. The bride will be given in mar- riage by her step-father, Mr. Theo- dor Visa Attending Miss Miller will be Wwo sisters, Esther and Rose. Mr. Ray Kahathey will act as best man. Miss Miller, who is a member of the Auk tribe on her father's side and of the Kluckwan tribe on her mother’s side, attended school in Juneau, Chimawa, Ore, Wrangell Institute and Mt. Edgecumbe. Mr. Wallace is well known as a boat builder and fish buyer for the £. Engstrom Company. A reception for invited guests will be held at the Baranof Gold Room. following the wedding cere- monies. . L ee— 3860 SOUTHON PAN AM TRIPS Thirty-eight persons left Juneau yesterday. Pan American carried 66 passengers in and out on all flights. Passengers were: From Seattle: John Krugness, Tke Taylor, Richard Heigler, James Langley, John and Helen Hulberg, Joy Johnson and infant, Herbert Hilscher, Pearl Bratton and infant, June Murphy. From Fairbanks: Maude Kunz, Gertrude Sterne, Paul Monroe, Mar- Winston Elkins, Stephanie Logdon, 'Goroey, William Ruhl, Danny | for Seattle on Pan American flights 'MR. HEX' COMEDY | EATURE SHOWING AT 20TH CENTURY | Hypnotism and the prize ring may appear remote from each oth- er, but in “Mr. Hex," starring Leo Gorcey, they are skillfully com- bined into one of the most hilarious comedies seen at the 20th Century theatre in many a moon. The Mono- gram film, which opened yesterday, has the Bowery Boys at their fun- niest, and there's one side-splitting situation after another as the brash lads enter one of their members in a boxing tournament. Leo Gorcey stars in the comedy, which features Huntz Hall, Bobby Jordan, Gabriel Dell, Billy Bene- dict and David Goreey. Vocalist Gale Robbins has the feminine lead in the supporting cast, which -includes Ben Weldon, Ian Keith, Sammy Cohen, Bernard ENDS TONIGHT 20" [N TURY Shows at 7:15 — 9:30 E’S GOT HOCUS 1 Beck, Rita Lynn, Eddie Gribbon, Meyer Grace, Gene Stutenroth and! John Indrisano. NEWS | RUSTADS VISIT, LEAVE Mr. and Mrs. Norman Rustad and youngest son Bruce, were Douglas visitors over last week-| end. They left on Tuesday aboard' their salmon troller enroute to| their home in Poulsho, Wash. Rustad spent the summer troll- ing salmon in SE Alaska and Mrs. Rustad and son flew here to make the return trip to the states with| him. Their two other boys, Skip-| per and Doug, attend school and LATEST i NEW Rir Express NEWS |00 GABRIEL DELL Douglas Coliseum DOORS STARTS TONIGHT SHOW 7,15 ~CENTEMNIAL SUMMER .5 SR el oo 8 T o e sl e o s s i S R S B SRR ey BB Re TR SR auto to Haines tomorrow, then on Friday, October 1, expect to fly there and start a trip over the highway. They will first go to Anchorage, then to Pairbanks, from Kowing, Roger R. Robinson. where they will again hit the high- | WASHINGTON. — The United; ToAnnette: Jeanne Welch, Arthur way to the States, making for pleas- |States has about 1,000 more first-|Quick. ure and not for speed. line warplanes active now than it| To Seattle: James and Claire —————— had at the beginning of this year,|Thompson, Gene Reischl, Mrs. R. There’s big news in Empire ads. which was 4,000. W. Winter, John Hanson, Mackay {Malcolm, Mrs. E. Fields, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Wright and infant, Albert Anderson, Owen Filer, J. O. Daw- son, M. F. Lundstrom, Hans Nes- vog, Sven Anderson, Ed Meggard, Charles Walters, Louis Peterson, original rights, exposed Communist | garet Ahmaoagak, Vivian Jack, activity, his position on fishing mat- { Ronald Senungetur, Harry and ters and many other issues. ——————— {Mildred Appugana, Mr. and Mrs. J. i } NORTHLAND SAILINGS Steamers tied up at Seattle by present Predericka Procunier, Eunice Adams, | jcould not make the trip. The fam- lily lived in Douglas for a number of years and Mrs. Rustad is a Past President’ of the Douglas Island Woman's Club. SMITH HOME Tarelton F. Smith, Fish and ‘Wildlife employee, returned home this week after several months with the Wild Life Service at westward | Alaska ports. THORPES LEAVE | Mr. and Mrs. Percy Thorpe left | this week for their home in Vic- | toria, aiter a several weeks visit/ | as their hearts permit. All receipts of the dance will be given to a fund to assist Roberta in the many things needed for her | recovery to health. People on the Channel are always invited to the Eagles Dances which are ever growing in popularity, but they are urged particularly to come to- morrow night and be as generous Many have | already -made their contributions, and so should come out for an eve- ning of fun and good dancing. |of fish in that area. Fishing now cleses Saturday evening at 6 o'clock. This is the second extension, with the first being for three days, that the Fish and Wildlife has granted the fishermen there. NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS Several requests have been made as to whom to send -checks and donations for the Roberta Jack- son benefit fund. Checks or do- nations may be made out to the Roberta Jackson Fund, and may | be sent in care of Val Poor, post- Longshore coastwise strike. HENRY GREEN, AGENT—TELEPHONE 109 NORTHLAND TRANSPORTATION (0. SEEVING SOUTHEASTIRN AlasKa DUPINDARLY SNOW WHITE Shirts In at 10:00 . . Out at 4:00 the SAME DAY Three Months Without a Lost Item [ Diaper Service $2.50 per week (All the diapers you need) SNOW WHITE LAUNDRY (L o L Roberta Johnson BENEFIT DANCE Saturday Nife-Sept. 25° 10:00 p. m. in the DOUGLAS EAGLES HALL Admission from $1.20 up Including Tax : ~ How Big is YOUR Heart? o CALL AT MIKE'S PLACE After the Dance =sssssszsssssssssssssssissses TEsssssssses sesszss | Folke Larson, Eric A. Johnson, Carl Sunquist, John Likeness, T. Finch, Thor Conrad, E. W. Nicholl, Ray Gilge. | George Eichen, Leonard Stephens, Martin Fairness, James Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Rinehart, Frank Karl Knutsch. R Mrs. Guy Amsden | : Mrs. Guy Amsden was guest of |honor at a surprise baby shower held last night at the home of Mrs. Norman Bucy. Guests were Mrs. Robert Love- | joy, Mrs. John Doogan, Mrs. Dean | williams, Miss Irene Miller and Mrs. Fred Martin. FACULTY, PARENTS MEET AT RECEPTION Parents wecame acquainted with new faculty members and renewed friendships with former teachers at a reception for teachers briskly step- ped up last night by Harry Sperling in the high school gymnasium. Square dancing with Mr. and Mrs. William Reidi calling the dances followed a short program. Mrs. Dan | Livie welcomed the teachers on be- | half of the school board. Mrs. Mil- dred Lister, accompanied by Mrs. Jack Popejoy sang two solos. HOME AND INDUSTRIAL INSULATION ROCK WOOL—ALUMINUM WEATHER STRIPPING Warde A. Johnson—Phone 344 Brownie's Liquor Sfore Phone 163 139 So. Franklin Juneau Janifor Service Home and Commercial Cleaning Earl J. Conkle Phone 806 Bonnell, M. Fundal, George Larsen, | qay, Sept. 25, and come to the| T Honored at Shower| with their son Rokert Thorpe and | TO SEATTLE family here. | Dorothea Floridan is a passeng- |er on the Princess Norah enroute | to Seattle where she will visit in-| master at Douglas. VISITING FROM MONTANA HOLD THE DATE Residents of Juneau and Douglas."e“n"ely- | Mr. and -Mrs. H. L. Holt of are asked again to hold the date| PR | Hamilton, Mont., are visiting in open for tomorrow night, Satur-| TWO DAY EXTENSION Juneau and are at the Baranof Hotel. . v Another’ two, day'‘extension has been given to the Taku River fish- ermen hecause of the large volume Roberta Jackson Benefit Dance, sponsored by the Douglas Eagles. . Read the Want-Ads for bargains. M Just Arrived.... GAGE HATS Superb felts and velvets femininely.adorned with feathers . . . Shaped en- chantingly to your new coiffure . . . Blacks and Assorted Colors. COATS IN MANY STYLES Gabardines: With and Without Hoods . . . Some with Zip-in Linings All-Wool Plaids: With inter - lining . . . Wide Selection of Sizes FIT FOR FALL WEAR Dressy Blouses Perfect for your new Skirls and Suits. Beautifully tailored in Assorted Colors. Sizes 32 to 42 o 5 O O ut - 00 5 GORDON’S