The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, March 3, 1949, Page 8

RULE ELKS LASTNIGHT' Big Crowd Hears Memories| Recalled-Nominate New Officers-Fried Chicken A large crowd, estimated at over 300, filled the lodge rooms Ilast night of, Juneau Lodge No. 420, BP. O. Elks, to take part in that or- ganizations annual “Old Timers' Night" celebration and to nominate nrew officers for the next year Exalted Ruler Joseph H. Sadlier handed his gavel to PER R. E. Robertson during the “Old Timers'" ceremonies. The latter, a long-time member of the Juneau Lodge call- ed on several others for short speeches. These included George Simpkins, one o1 the tirst members ever initiated here; Senator E. B. Collins of Fairbanks, an Elk longer than anyone else in Alaska; Archie Shiels, H. L. Faulkner, Charles Goldstein, Allan Shattuck, Ex- Governor George Parks, Almer Ry- deen and Jack Wilson. Honorary Life Membperships in the order, were presented to John Reck and H. R. VanderLeest, who personally appeared to receive their awards. The honor was also con- ferred on James J. Connors, Carby L. Tubbs, William B. Kirk, and J. E. Maddux who were unable to at- tend. Several otners were given 25-year pins. Present were: C. W. Carter, Cedric M. Davis, PER Henry Mes- serchmidt, PER A. W. Stewart, Warren H. Wilson, Leroy Noland, John M. Morrison, George F. “Red” Shaw, Ike P. Taylor and A. F. Mc- Kinnon. Unable to attend, but re- ceiving pins, were: Robert O. Kemp, Ludwig Neison, L. F. Morrs, Olaf Winther, Wellman Holbrock, Dan Russell, R. C. Miles and J..R. King- horn. E. E. Lincomn cuteriained with a memory test followed by PER C. A. Carroll of Skagway, who sang two selections accompanied by PER E. L. Hunter. Chairman Oscar Cecotti and his Activities Committee were especially commended by d Ruler S: Her for the excellent work had accomplished during the past year. The commitiee includes Frud Lappi, Carl Jensen, Harold Fen Gus Gissberg, Jonn McCc Matheny, B Barron Logan PER M. E. Monagle joined with | Cecotti to arrange the successtul affair last nizht which also in- cluded an excellent feed of fried chicken, shoestring potatoes, salad, hot biscuits and liquid refresh- ments. Noeminations were opened for the following offices: Exalted Ruler, Es- teemed Leading Knight, Esteemed Loyal Knight, Esteemed Lecturing Knight, Trustee, Tyler, Secretary, Treasurer and Alternate Delegate to the Grand Lodge. They will be closed at the next regular meet- ing when elections will be held. Oldtimers also took over the bowling alleys and a spectacular game was rolled. One team was composed of W. S. Pullen, George Parks, M. Wilson and John Reck. Their total score was 449. The other team was made up of H.R. VanderLeest, O. R. Cleveland, Charles Goldstein and John Mar- inovich. Their total score was 427. — e BABY GIRL BORN A baby girl was born at 9 o'clock last night to Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Nottingham. Weight of the new arrival was 6 pounds, 10 ounces. _ | Xafer of Seattle. IVISITING DOCTORS CHAMBER GUESTS AT NOON MEETING Medical men, here tc attend the three-day convention of the Alaska errit al Medical Association, were special guests of the Chamber of Commerce this noon at the Baran- of |of the Association, was called on by Chamber Lee Stagg of Ketchikan, and Dr. ber and guests. In the Chamber’s business ses- sion, the International Commission proposal Bill took the spot light Discussion on the halibut question was touched off by the receipt of a letter from the Ketchikan Cham- ber of Commerce opposing in all re- spects the Commission’s split sea- son proposal. The Chamber unanimously voted to adopt as their policy the con- tents of the Ketchikan C of C let- ter which requests the Commission “to be instructed to devise a plan involving less prejudice,” and place ‘the burden of conservation on un- involved areas.’ Norman Banfield tock the iioor to give a blistering denouncement of the proposed Lemke legislation aimed at government-sponsored set- tlement in Alaska for “defense pur- poses.” Chamber members unani- moucly adopted a resclution in op- position to the bill. Guests at the meeting included: Dr. Clarence C. Bailey of Kodiak, Dr. Harold R. Sandstead of Wash- ington, D. C., Bdward M. Scott of Pittsburgh, Pa., Dr. Jack C. Holde- man of Anchorage, Dr. W. C. Char- eris of Sitka, Dr. James T. Googe, ANS, Dr. Andrew J. Wehier of Mt. Edgecumbe, Dr. Catherine Sherwood and Dr. Elaine Schwinge of Health Department, Dr. Phillip Moore, of Sitka, Dr. G. Lee Stagg of Ket- chikan, Dr. C. A. Pollard of Ka- Isilof, Anker Stursgaard of Seattle, A. 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REGENTS | CONFIRMED from Page One) (Continued Alaska vs. Puerte «ico Snapping up a generalized com- President Fred Eastaugh|parison Johnson made- between the to introduce visiting doctors. Dr. G.|tax picture in Alaska as compared with that of Puerto Rico, the Gov- Phillip H. Moore of Sitka, were|ernor presented elaborate calcula- asked to speak briefly to the Cham- | tions to show that a pulp company | established now would pay into the i Alaska treasury only $13,000,000 in Fisheries | taxes during the next 50 years as to split the|compared with $30,000,000 which it halibut season, and a resolution op-|would pay if established in Puerto ' posing the passage of the Lemke Rico. Members of the Legislature wiio will make the trip to Sitka this coming weekend received an invita- tion this morning to meet with the Sitka Hospital Planning Association while in Sitka. Senator Frank Peratroyich intro- duced a memorial urging the Forest Service to establish reglulations io protest salmon spawning streams from damage by logging operations. Tax Allocation Killed Rep. C. Chester Carlson’s H.B. 78, to provide for allocation of a part of motor fuel tax revenues from marine facilities was killed by in- definite postponement in the Sen- ate. Senator Steve McCutcheon mov- ed for indefinite postponement and it was adopted by unanimous con- sent without a roll call. The Senate also refused to recede from its amendments to Rep. Frank Angerman’s H. B. 38, to limit the number of standing passengers in buses. Rep. Carlson’s second bill to tax sailboats was reported out by the Taxation Committee with the recommengation that it do pass with some minor amendments. Sen- personal possessic your original cos Do you think it w with INCREAS OFFICES—Cowli Fi TWO KINDS costs and VALUES? THEN CONSULT NORTHERN Insurance Agency TELEPHONE 57 ~ HENRY M. HOGUE, Manager Family Group Profection *Is it ALWAYS the OTHER person who has the Fire? anmm Wonderful dvor One sip of Schilling tells you—here is richer, better-tasting coffee. Thermo- é Regulnted roasted for uniform good- ness, always delicious, always satisfying. | Schilling Coffoe 42/ ator Nerland and Munz, members of the committee, recommended that the bill do not pass. Also reported out by the Taxa- tion Committee was H. B. 10, the uniform business license tax bill, with some recommended changes. The committee’s proposed amenc- ments would exempt proposed manu- facturing businesses, reduce the tax rate to one-quarter of one per cent on sales in excess of $100,000, place @ net tax on the earnings of banks and specifically include mail order offices under the proposed Act. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee for further study. Pegues-Schombel Exchange Vows Marriage vows were spoken last evening by Miss Elsie F. Schombel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schombel of Haines, and Donald H. Pegues, son of Mrs. Dorothy Pegues, at the Manse of the Northern Light PresLyterian Church, with the Rev. Wilis R. Booth officiating. Attending the bride was her sis- .er, Mrs. Lois Schnable of Douglas. 'he groom's brother, Terry Pegues was best man. The bride wore a deep ~green taffeta gown with a white rose cor-} | sage. Her attendant wore a gown of pink rose crepe with a corsage of white roses. A reception in the tridal suite oi, tre Baranof followed the ceremony | with Mrs. Joseph Shofner and Mrs. Kenneth Junge assisting the groom’s { piother as hostess. Miss Schombel has been on the |staff of the Alaska Sunday Press; for several months. Mr. Pegues is traffic representative for Pan Amer- ican Airways in Juneau, a position he held in Fairbanks during the} pest year. The couple plan to makc‘ trieir home in Juneau. l - ! About three-fourths of U. S. pukt-| lic expend'tures for education goes » teachers’ salaries. | | 1 | | i Let’s JUST PRETEND* you had a : severe loss of home and your prized 5 ons ! Could you REPLACE them for t? 4 vise to INCREASE your INSURANCE to correspond ED Replacement | o ng Motor Building [ iy FORRESTAL - ISDROPPED BY TRUMAN iSecrefary of Defense Out- —Col. Johnson Is to Be Successor WASHINGTON, :-arcih President Truman i Secretary of Defense Forrestal from his Cabinet. Col. Louis A. John- son will replace him March 31. The President told a news con- ference that Forrestal asked to be relieved and has been trying to re- I —P— today dropped | 'NO MEETING OF MARTHA SOCIETY The regular meeiing of the Mar- | that Society will be dispensed with tomorrow in favor of the after- incon World Day of Prayer Ser- | vice at 2:30 p. m. in the Northern Light Presbyterian Church. | After the service, the Martha Scciety will serve tea in the chureii {parlors to those who attend. I L - | COUNCIL MEETS TOMORKOW | With only three more meetings | to go, should the municipal elec- tion not,be changed until fall, the Juneau City Council will meet to- morrow evening at 8 o'clock in the | Council Chambers. The annual election is schedul- ed for April 5, unless changed by Legislative action during this ses | sion. Council meetings are schedul- | ed for March 4 and 18 and April 1. Routine matters are expected to |take up most of tomorrow's ses- | sion. i | | '\ The Triangle Cleaners Springlime . . . .. . .. is rug-cleaning time ,and for new brightness in your draperies dulled by winter wear. Bring them to us for fresh cleaning which will revive lovely“colors. | | For better Appearance CALL THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1949 sign for more than a year. Mr. Truman announced that Sec- * retaries of Army Royall, of the,‘ avy Sullivan and of the Air Force - e | . DANNER TO FAIRBANKS | Symington, are remaining at their | SR, posts. { President of Juneau Lions Club.} Johnson, 58, is a Clarksburg, W. Georze Danner, is today attending Va., lawyer, who was an assistant 'the Territorial Convention of Lions Secretary of War during the late | Clubs being held at Fairbanks. President Roosevelt’s third admin- | Danner, accompanied by his wife istration. Johnson headed the rais- |left yesterday by Pan American | ing of funds for Pres‘dent Truman’s | plane to attend the three-day meet 1 clection campaign last year. ‘nf representatives from Lions Cluks | He is a former National Com- |in six Alaskan cities. | mander of the American Legion, Past President of International| nd he served as Assistant Secre- Lions Frank Birch, who will be in| ry of War in the Roosevelt re- Juneau March 15, is special repre- sime from June 28, 1937 io July ' sentative of the international ‘or-| ganization to the Alaskan meet. | “h LOW PRICES--HIGH QUALITY{ ai Bert's you get only the best, at prices that compare with thelowest, delivered fo your door!! Meats At Their Best === HSI.I(}:ED BACON ROUND STEAK PURE LARD i rmel or from Prime 4 POUND ¥ “Rath Ib. 73‘ Beef Ib. 75‘ PAIL 51-19 FOR PRAWNS . .. SHRIMP . . . OYSTERS FOR LENT SALT CQDFISH ... KIPPER SALMON LENT . M ARGAR' N E Dl;rkee or Kraft COLORED — 53(' b 2 ibs. $1.05 i . 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