The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, October 26, 1948, Page 5

Direct From It’s Seattle Engagement! THRILL TOPS THRILL! A GREAT OUTDOOR SPECTACLE SWEEPS ACROSS THE SCREEN! [FILM "NORTHWEST STAMPEDE" IS BILL CAPITOL THEATRE A film that contains the beauty and grandeur’ of the Canadian Rockies, the thrills and excitement | of a wild horse stampede, and the| color and spectacle of the great out- | doors, Eagle Lion's Cinecolor ex- travaganza, “Northwest Stampede,” s showing at the Capitol Theatre. Filmed on location in beautiful Banff National Park, near Calgary, Canada, the picture catches the wonderful color of the entire re- zion. The thrill-packed stampede |scenes were taken at the annual Calgary Stampede and Rodeo add- ing a superb touch of realism, James Craig, playing a hard-| sitten, hard-riding cowtoy, wants ! to sell his late father’s ranch. Fight- ing him in this attempt is his fath- er's foreman, Joan Leslie. Before| Craig and his partner Jack Oakie, | Montana. Sen. Murray has can sell the ranch they mustpayoff| a wage bill for salary owed Joan. This they intend doing by selling the herd of wild horses they have ( rounded-up. The plans go awry when the orses are set free by White Out- law, a wild range horse. Craig. en- | ters the annual rodeo for the prize | jmoney to find Joan competing| MONTANA OPPON E. Davis (right), Democrat, in have moved into the upstairs apart- 'mer.t, Mr. and Mrs. John Dodge en- tertained Mr. and Mrs. Johnny O'Daniels and Mr. and Mrs. Don- ald Keeney at dinner Tuesday eve- ning. A regular meeting of the Ladies’ THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE Butte attorney, is the Republican candidate opposing Sen. James JUNEAU, ALASKA [ L "IFI'MLUCKY"IS | i NEW MUSICALHIT | AT 20TH CENTURY Starring Vivian Blaine, Perry Como, Harry James and Carmen Mi- |randa, and boasting a score of six |new song hits by famed composers |Joe Myrow and Eddie DeLange, “If i 'I'm Lucky,” 20th Century-Fox's new !musical, s at the 20th Century for | tonight only. Tne picture, set against the back- jground of an exciting election cam- ! paign, tells the story of one orches- |tra’s fight to make the “big time,” | and of a gal and two fellows who find that love and politics mix with a vengeance. | Assigned to the task of writing| songs for four of the nation's top | . musical personalities, Myrow and| .DeLange are said to have written an outstanding musical score that | gives each of the stars generous| opportunities of displaying their| |distinctive talents, as well as play- 'ing an important part in ad\'ancmg{ the mood and action of the film's o ENTS _ Tom J. Davis (left). contest for U.S. senator from | served for the last 12 years. ! | | Wedresday evening, October 13, | with Mrs. Fred Nord, president, pre- | / siding. It was announced that all| 3 “Follow the Band,” rousing elec-| | the playground equipment for older y LbiiRiin. Mad bk vecalved and ‘s tion number, features Harry James | jand his Music Makers; “If I'm | committee, s. A. E. Tunley and s | e, Mrs. A E. Tunléy and q,..y0 gnq «Bet Your Bottom | Mrs. Hans Soldin, was appointed to| 3 | see the city council members about >D°u"' both romantic ballads, ithrow the spotlight on Vivian | nstall; s, S | the installation of back boards, nets Blaine and Perry Como; “One More JunN LESLIE'JAES CRAIGJAcCK 0AKIE n“NORTHWEST STAMPEDE” {against him. He only tops her by winning the final event—the chuck wagon race. This is only the starter |of the big: finish. &, Auxiliary of the Skagway Aerie No. 25, F. O. E, was held Tuesday eve- |ning. Further rules were read con- n CINECOLOR stress was put on the fact delin- cerning funeral benefits and much | watn CHILLWILLS - VICTOR KILIAN and The Dog,“FLAME" cuhE EARLY! FEATURE BEGINS AT 8:08 — 10:15 icil on the separating of the two|gyency prohibits a number trom be- :businesses. The mayor agreed thal o ejigihle. After paying up all Pichotta had a right to have the|yacx ques the member is eligible at council render a decision. He alsO|once to all benefits. The aulxiliary letc., in order that this equipment be used. The president gave a com- plte report on the two Horsfall pro- ductions given recently in this city —*"A Night in Vienna” and “Caval- cade of Song.” She thanked all the committees who made these pro- grams possible, and announced that the money taken in that was the| Kiss,” an unusual rhythm number, provides specialty spots for each of the stars and the band; Carmen {Miranda lets loose with her tropi-; cal rhythm in “Batucada,” a racy ! Brazillan number; while “Moon of Jade” brings Harry James and his celebrated trumpet to the fore in all SHOWS AT Here's all the LOVIN' Here's all the CROO 0 N TuRY TONITE ONLY 7:20 — 9:30 you Long for . . . NIN' you Sigh for. .. Here's all the SWINGIN' you Go for . . . The musical that's a Screenful 0f Good Luck Charm— “If m Lucky” star Vivian Blaine ring - Perry Como Harry James - Carmen Miranda Something NEW in LOVE and it's LOYELY ...Added.'. Dog in the Orchard Beach Days Bugs Bunny Carioon Latest WORLD NEWS : PAGE FIVE T \ stated that Mr. Stuart and the city Mr. Stabler, in ditfer |went on record as protesting the|Club’s share would be added to the his brilliant virtuosity. T attorney, ware Stere was in very tad condi- w tion. Mr. Van Zanten stated that (" (afJune 1, 1948, and theretore not |the lumber was already cut for this | eParation but both -men were INejgjhle to benefits. This group in- he was instructed to begin work once. ;g?ams and rings had been taken I!mm the playground equipment and SKAGWAY, Alaska, Oct. 13— With rocks so he gathered up all (Special Correspondence) — The moveable equipment and put it in American Legion held a {the City Garage for the winter. special | > meeting last Friday evening to make ! Johr: Pichotta, manager of the plans for the Armistice Day ban-)Skagway Public Service Company, qut and dance. A membership drive Was present to discuss a letter he will be on until Novemter 11, and |Dad sent to the Council members | the new members will be initiated ‘ecently. The mayor read the let- at the banquet which will be held |(e7, the essence of which was that at Patterson’s Grill. The dance,'f the sales business of utilities were which will foliow the banquet will|l0 be carried as a separate business, be for the general public. The of- it Would be necessary for him to ficers for the Legion for the com- ¢Mploy extra office help for the ing year will be installed Monday increased amount of work involved evening, Octoker 18» ,in separating accounts from Power i =, operation to sales. A special meeting of the Common He stated that he ha da $25,00 Council of the City of Skagway inventory to sell. Also, that if the was called by Mayor Carroll Mon- Lusiuiess was to be separated it was day evening, October 11. going to stand on its own feet, Bond and Oath of Office was pre- which would cause a mark-up of sented by the City Clerk for Mrs. prices. Mr. Pichotta was of the Edns. Rapuzzi, Treasurer of the opnion that promotion of sales School Board. could be charged to operation ex- It was brought to the attention pense. The mayor differed with Pi- of the Council members that the c on this, Pichotta said that sidewalk in front ot Dewar's Hard- he would like a decision of the coun- C.J. EHRENDREICH —C.P. A. BUSINESS COUNSELLOR Accounting Systems Taxes Phone 351 Room 3—Shattuck Bldg. See how gey and cheerful your new laundry can be—how well it can be combined with the all- electric kitchen to make a beauti- ful, livable room! Here electricity is the servant, and you're the “boss”! Attractive G-E electric appliances do the work while you gelax. The all-electric laundry— planned about basic “work cent- ers” —has a G-E One-Control Wringer Washer,* a G-E Tum- bler Dryer, and the wonderful pew G-E Flatplate Ironer! e ®Watch for the omazing new General Electric ‘@apletely outomatic Washer—coming soon! GENERAL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES The appliances most women swant most! ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT & POWER CO. Cheerful Dispensers of Friendly Dependable 24-hour Electrical Service The all-electric kitchen is planned about basic "work centers”, 100 . .« with a2 G-E Range, G-E Dish- washer, G-E Disposall, and G-E Refrigerator! Whether you're planning to build, buy or remodel, it's easy to own an all-electric kitchen and laundry. You can build complete’ room; or modernize each “work center” by easy, bud- geted steps. Come in and talk it over with us! opinfon on this question -— Mr. Stuart was in favor of combining the two and Mr. Stabler to have a .avor of having Pichotta make out daily time sheets distributing the i time worked on various jobs. Pichotta stated that the proiit planned to have his books set up by accountants.in Seattle, and in- stead of closing for the fiscal year June 30, he planned to close De- cember 31 ot each year. It would books and would increase the 2x- pense in keeping them if operated as two businesses, It was the opin- ion of the council that after the volve a great deal of labor in the Mr. Tunley's time would procably be used entirely working on time slips. Pichotta asked how large an {amount the city council considered could be charged to cost of re- penses. The mayor said a reason- fable limit could be set. Pichotta asked if there were any questions about the governor. The price of the governor is $3,960 for the water wheel; as yet he had no quotation on the Pelton wheel .Charges for an >ngineer would be $40 per day ircmn Le time he left San Francisco un- til he got back. No quotation had been received on the installation. He estimated that about $2,000. It would be shipped within 12 months and would be semi-automatic, The mayor asked the council| members to consider the matter and talk with the citizens, and render a decision October 18. He also stated that Pichotta had sued the City of Skagway for $1,500 for ex- oenses in the case against the city —the suit had been denied. A letter was read from Felix Toner, engineer of Juneau, to C. J. Rogers of the Pacific and Arctic! Railway and Navigation Company | requesting Rogers to reconsider his objection to the proposed barge ramp installation in Skagway. Rog- ers’ objection was that the con- struction of the same would inter- fere with his company's use of the oadway and sidewalk which offer the only means of access to the town from their waterfront proper- ty. The city clerk was instructed to write to Toner to see if he had had an answer from Rogers. It was stated that Eddie Ehrmans had sold his property to Mrs, Mary Pullen Kopanski; the mayor would write the city attorney as to the ‘egality of the sale. The Council memters discussed naving the minutes of each meet- ‘ng mimeographed and mailed to the citizens. A bid had been received from the Kellogg Switch Board Company for the installation of a dial system ‘or the city—$25,122.88. The tele- phone board and the council will mee*. and discuss this matter. Crris Rolph has purchased the property located on Fifth Street setween Broadway and State Streets from Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schult- ers. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Calkins Moose Lodge No. 700 Regular Meetings Each Friday Governor—ARNOLD HILDRE Secretary— WALTER R. HERMANSEN E———— HOME AND INDUSTRIAL INSULATION ROCK WOOL—ALUMINUM WEATHER STRIPPING Warde A. Johnson—Phone 344 of $7,000 was shown from merchan- | {that the wading pool had been filled Idmflg last year. He stated that he:d_eclded to have a series of card par- be quite expensive setting up new | books were set up it would not in-| keeping of them. Pichotta said that ! placement into power operating ex-| it would be! {apparently unfair decision regard- l1ng the memcers of long standing iwho are over 55 years of age as of | cluded some of the charter members | who have been active and have help- |ed kuild the auxiliary. The auxiliary will serve refreshments at the agles' dances this winter. They | | ties for the members to be held af- | scholarship fund, which the club/ ! sponsors to help children of Skag- | in Skagway Wednesday to visit Mr. way through school. Mrs. Deili @nd Mrs. Jack Blenkinsop. Sgt. thanked the club for the gift to! Talbert is on his yay to California her baby daughter—a bank account |in his 4-passenger Stinson Reliant started .The Club vote dto indorse’' 8nd was accompaniéd by Norman the program of the Juneau Provis- ' Gould, the pilot, and Fred Powell jonal League of Women Voters to!Of Juneau. £gt. Talbert plans to help all underprivileged children, | tring his wife back to Juneau with regardless of race, color or creed.' him . The women voted to send $10 to the | Sitka Chapter of the Alaska Crip-' Mrs. O. P, Flynn entertained some ter each meeting with a prize to|pled Children’s Association to help of her friends at tea Friday after- | | o Le given at the end of the series. The first card party will be held at- ter the meceting of November 9. | | Mrs. M. Moe and Mrs. G. Villes-' Ivik were appointed to act as a com- | mittee to determine the length of' |the series. ! Refreshments were served by Mrs. | | Pauline Pribbernow and Mrs. Ora Lee Logan at Mrs. Pribbernow’s home. | purchase a wheel chair for one of noon to compliment Mrs. Delbert |the children. The president an- Baker of Petersburg who has been nounced that a Hallowe'en party . visiting her sister, Mrs. Chris Lar- would be given at the next meet- . son, for some time. Mrs. Baker plans ing, October 27, to which husbands .(0 return to her home Monday. of the members and guests are to| be invited. It is planned to make; Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Moore tcok this party as nearly like the old- |their son, James Stock, to White- fashioned Hallowe'en parties as pos- \horse Friday to enter him as a pa- sible—costumes, games, etc. Mrs. E.[tlent in the Whitehorse hospital. A. Rasmuson will be chairman of!james is suffering severe after- The George W. Skinner yachi| ;and ' the Lenore were in port'on! | Wednesday. i The Florence Circle of the Order of the Eastern Star met Wednes-| day sfternoon at the home of Mrs.! | George Villesvik, with Miss Lotiie! Gaffy serving delicious refresh-| ments. Fourteen memters were pres- | ent. The ladies voted to make Na- omi Chapter a money gift of $50 to be used for various charities. | Little Kay Lamereaux, who has |keen ill since last spring in the {Laurel Beach Sanitarium in Seattle, | {is strong enough now that sho is| | permitted to be up for short |time each day. r ! ! | ‘The Princess Louise was in port! | Wednesday and Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Roehr return- ed from Seattle where they had spent seven weeks while Mr. Rochr‘ was having medical attention. i Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burnham| |arrived from Plains, Montana, where they were married recently. Mr. Burnham is employed at the Tank {Farm in Skagway. Leaving on the Louise were Mrs. Kay Merrill, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Dixie Turpin, Mrs. Myrtle Terry for California to! visit friends and relatives for six weeks; Mrs. Marjorie Moebus re-!: turned to her home in Seattle after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Emil Fall for several months; Mrs, Peggy Beale want to Seattle on a three months’ holiday, and Mrs. Hazel Haney from ‘White Pass will be the cook at the White Pass Hospital during her ab- sence. this past summer;! Mr. and Mrs. Ted Gregg and children Teddy and Babbie, arrived Wedresday on the Chilkoot Barge from Fort Chilkoot to make their home in Skagway. s Mrs. John Dodge and Mrs. Hans Soldin gave a reception Wednesday evening at the Manse to honor Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burnham. The long living room was beautifully decorated with white wedding bells and lighted with tall white tapers. Each guest had to work out a rath- er complicated list of instructions which, when completed, invited him to partake of the delicious retresh- ments. Mrs. F. D. Calkins, Mrs, F. L. Calkins and Miss Mavis Ircne Solain assisted in the serving. Nova Warner, of Cochrane, Al-| |berta, has purchased the property |known as “The White House” on |Eighth Street and Main. and plans |to remodel it to make it his home. This place, formerly Skagway's loveliest residence with its beauti- ful show gardens, was taken over by the Government at the beginning of the war and converted into a temporary hospital. vacant since the troops were re- moved from Skagway. A regular meeting of the Skag- way Woman's Club was held on B 253 fir P I Bt fec bt S i | retured home October 14. ) some of | Sergeant First Class Ernie Talbert It has been” the refreshment committee, Mrs.{effects of an attack of flu. Vic Sparks and Mrs. Guy Sipprell of the games and decorations. It was voted to put evey other cup fund aside to be used when bank accounts are started for new bnbles,’ Mrs. C. J. Rogers entertained with The resignation of Mrs. Ed. Hestnes’two tables o bridge Saturday after- from the position of publicity chair-'noon, Mrs. Arnold Gutfeld won the man was accepted and Mrs. F. D.iprize for the high score; Mrs. Gail Calkins was appointed to be put-|Budd the consolation prize. licity chairman for the remainder Y of the club year. The “white ele-| Mr, and Mrs: Johnny O'Daniel en- phant” award was won by Mrs.|tertained Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fannie Ungefroren. Delicicus re- Keeney, and Mr. and Mrs. Rich- freshments of coffee cake, Hungar- ard Miller and their four children ian Hoska, tea and coffee were serv—ia', a chili supper Sunday evening. ed by Mrs. Ed Kalenkosky and Mrs. A. E. Tunley. ! Mrs. Jack Lee went to Whitehorse IFrlday to visit her sister. i Ace Logan entertained a number of his friends with a chicken. sup- Mrs. M. Moe went to Juneau Oc- {per Sunday to celebraite the com- tober 14 on the Alaska Coastal. !pletion of his home. Mrs. Silas Dennis went to Juneau| |by Alaska Coastal October 11 and|gave the second of its series of She|dances Saturday night. a barn brought home with her her infant|dance. The hall was converted into son who has keen hospitalized there & barn with bales of hay for seats, for some time. saddles and other equipment for decorations. The many people who attended entered into the spirit of the occasion and went dressed in i1costumes suitable for the setting. | A good time was had by all. LG o FROM KETCHIKAN The Skagway Aerie No, 25, F.O.E. Mrs. Osborne Selmer entertained ! her friends at pinochle Thursday evening. Mrs. William Beitinger was winner for the high score; Mrs. J. C. Hoyt the conso- lation. Here from Ketchikan is H. L. Howard, a guest at the Baranof Hotel. of the A.C.S. in Juneau stopped over CAPT. J. MURPHY FROM KODIAK FOR NAVY DAY SPEECHES Capt. J. W. Murphy, Irom the statf of the Commandant, 17th Nav+ al District in Kodiak, will arrive here today to represent the U. 8. Navy here tomorrow on Navy Day. Capt. Murphy is scheduled for three speeches in Juneau. At 11:30 o'clock he will speak to high school students at a special Navy Day as- sembly program, stressing oppor- tunities under Naval ROTC. He will appear at the noon luncheon meet- ing of the Kiwanis Club at the Bar- anol to show film on Naval Reserve activities, and will present a 15- m!nute radio hroadcast over KINY between 5 and 5:15 o'clock. ,-e — - FROM WRANGELL Wrangell residents staying at the Baranof Hotel include Bob Saw- yer and Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Clem- mons. Two. million tons of rail steel 1947 for was produced during 'Amerlcan rajlroads. ! 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