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] MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1950 PO Now Meet SHOWPLALE oF APITUL A “SCHNOOKLE" IS SOMETHING YOU WILL WANT IN YOUR HOUSE TOD WHEN YOU TSEE e ¥ | GLENN FORD TERRY MflflRE Alben SHARPE - James GLEASON - Dum May WHITTY - Henry O] NEILL Directed by JOSEPH H. LEWIS - Produced by RUDOLPH MATE “SWEDEN LOOKS AHEAD” Exlra' A tmmm PICTURE e L Complete Shows 7:20—9:30 Feature starts 7:58—10:08 THE RETURN OF ‘(TOBER" BILL AT !(APIIOL THEATRE Meet October, the horse of the month, one of the most provocative any interesting equines ever to ap- -pear on the screen. For this animal is one of the chiet | attractions in the bubbling Techni- color comedy, “The Return of Cctozer,” now at the Capitol The- atre and co-starring Glenn Ford and ravishing newcomer Moore. This truly remarkable horse ac- cording to Miss Moore, resembles her late uncle in that he craves , betunias, listens to Amos 'n Andy " and wears a battered felt hat! Yes sir, that’s October—and what a horse! What a picture! CITIZEN APPLICANTS CALLED BY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Six prospective citizens came into the office of District Attorney P. J. Gilmore, Jr., today to fill out preliminary forms prior to taking| the oath of allegiance this coming Friday before Federal Judge George W. Folta. Some 35 persons have put in application for citizenship, Gilmore said, and he asked that all appear in his office, with their witnesses, tomorrow through Thursday to be ready for their swearing in before the judge. Applicants are also asked to call » at the office of the district clerk, elthough witnesses need not go with them there, Clerk J. W. Leivers said. SCHWINN BIKES AT MADSEN'S Terry | DEMAND FEDERAL (Continued from Page One) the Taft- Hartley )aw in an effort to end the three-day week. Taft said the law should ke invoked, but commented dryly that he fears ‘“not considerable.” Oleo—Senators who want to re- peal federal taxes on oleomargarine claimed they have a margin of five to eight votes when a showdown comes. The big test is scheduled tomor- TOW. Fair Deal — President Truman was reported to have told adminfs- tration leaders to go to bat against a House “rebellion” jeopardizing Mr. Truman’s Fair Deal program. The threat developed in the form of a coalition of Republicans and Southern Democrats, aimed at wresting control of the House away from administra forces. HOSPITAL NOTES Six persons were admitted to St. Ann’s hospital over the weekend. They were: D. E. Fuller, Andrew A. Oja, John Leontowich, Jack Kear- ney, Mr. Lois Jund and Mrs. Sadie Bogren, Seven persons were dismissed from St. Ann’s over the weekend: Edwin Bullock, Eugene Hervin, Al- vin Larson, Mrs. Tom Radonich, Alexander Muir, Virginia Cook and Hunt Gruening. George Yatchmenoff of Unalaska and Frank Hayward of Haines were admitted to the Government hos- pital over the weekend. MEETING TONIGHT The American Legion at 8 o'Clock IN THE LEGION DUGOUT Visiting Veterans Invited ROBERT N. DRUXMAN, Post Commander JOHN PARMENTER, Adjutant Wfb’f éor &M/ G-E "SPEED COOKING” RANGES GeNERAL@ ELECTRIC LEADER RANGE Coumtbmhu;euluuwhh Electrie any other range in the same price “Speed Cooking,” plus a low, low prics, Perfoct for all types of cocking. © BIG THRIFT COOKER! For real economy cooking. © NO-STAIN OVEN VENTI Innmv-’on-‘j grease. ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO. Cheerful Dispensers of Friendly Dependable 24-hour Electrical Service ECONOMY his influence with the President is | THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE—TUNFAU, ALASKA HOUSING COST BARS DEFENSE HERE — ARMY (Continued from Page One) in Alaska because of transporta- tion, materials and labor cost dif- ferences, a spokesman said. The | Armed Forces are tailoring some of their plans to fit revised appropria- | tions. The military estimates it costs an average of $10,000 to house one soldier, without his family, in Alaska, but that by construction ot less durability the cost can be cut to atout $8500. Most military installations in the states are near large communities, where housing is available to some | degree. In Alaska, there is no com- parable situation | At present, the trangportation NEW FILMLAND TOT MAKES BOW LATEST HOLLYWOOD “PREVIEW” is staged by Esther Willlams, screen swimming star and husband, T presenting 2 months old son Benjamin S arrival appeared bored by all the excitement, | published last | star | reaching | phy, 'HAP* ARNOLD)"HOW GREEN WAS DEAD AT 63; ODY TO EAST (Continued from Page One) outstanding bomber in the werld. In his book, “Global Missions, September, the five warned that far comber strength is the only thing Russia fears. He attended a Saturday night party at the home of Walter Mur- publisher of the Weekly General | Sonoma Index. | ision Star Ben Gage, in | nton Gage to press. New (Interne*ional) system of Alaska is'also a handicap | — to the movement or supply of any . i large military force. Rail and high- Iners nore | way facilities are few and have to | ‘ Oufo ' Pit S‘ contend with deep snow and storms. tCummued from Page One) Both the building and mainten- ance of airfields is expensive be- cause of the arctic and sub-arctic conditions. D(DUGLAS NEWS COUNCIL TONIGHT The Douglas City Council will meet tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the City Hall. another 2,500 were o in West Virginia, the nation’s num- |ber one producing state with some 110,000 miners. But in southwest Virginia, coal production was virtually in full swing, with only about 200 of the area’s 15,000 miners choosing not to work. Last Monday, 69,000 miners in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, Alabama and Utah stayed away from work in an unexplained strike. Last week Lewis suggested they resume pro- duction today. Some of the 11,000 western Penn- !sylvania diggers who came to work were warned roving pickets would } come around and pull them out| again. EAGLES TO INITIATE F.OE. Aerie, No. 117 will meet in regular meeting tonight in Eagles iHall beginning at 8 o'clock. Ac- cording to President Russo, there is to be initiation of candidates. TAILORING CLASSES Douglas ladies enrolled in the Tailoring Classes, an extension of the University of Alaska, are re- | minded that Wednesday evening at 7:45 o'clock, in the City Hall, is the next date of classes. Termed Tebellion In Washington, John D. Battle, Executive Vice President of the National Coal Association, termed the miners' action “ a rebellion against Lewis.” “It looks like the first revolt 0. E. S. Nugget Chapter No. 2, Order of Eastern Star plan to initiate a class of four in ceremonies Tues- MAKEUP COURSE STARTS | TONIGHT AT 8 O'CLOCK The Makeup Course of the Ju-| neau Players will start tonight stg 8 o'clock in the Sunday school rooms of the Lutheran church ac-, cording to announcement. All those | interested are invited to attend. MEETING TUESDAY United Trollers of Alaska, “Let's| Go! Get acquainted with the con- vention delegates. C.I1.0. Union Hall, Jan. 17, 1950. —adv 402 {BROTHER TO INSTALL {is the third member of the Zenger |are also memters ¢ other matters on the calendar. The {ised a report on plans for a new al. {ing here for several weeks; left on Files Divorce Suit | | pretty as the General arose, told his wife, Eleanor; “I feel good this morning.” TRUMAN SENDS PLANE WASHINGTON, Jan. 16—(P President Truman sent his own plane to California today to pick | up the family of General of the | Air Force Henry H. (Hap) Yesterday he yesterday. The President also arranged to attend funeral services Thursday at ‘Arlington National Cemetery. TWO NURSES HERE - FORDUTY. JUNAU{ ELLIS AIR LINES i i HOPING to obtain Mexican divorce from Elliott Roosevelt by February, Actress Faye Emer= son signs petition in Cuernas vaca (InhrnumnulSmmdphuLa} BROTHER AT LEGION | MEETING TONIGHT Brother will install prother at to- night's meeting of Juneau Post No. | 4, of the American Legion when Post Commander Bob Druxman | turns his gavel over to Past Post| Commander Chester Zenger for the special installation of Harold Zen- ger as Post Sergeant-at-Arms. Harold Zenger was elected last | week to fill the unexpired term ot | James Wendt who resigned his office before leaving the city. He | family to hold office in the Juneau American -Legion Post. Members of | a pioneer family, father Alfred Zenger, Sr. and son, Chester, are past Post Commanders. Two other Lrothers, Alfred, Jr. and Nedford, of the Juneau post. The father is a veteran of World War I and the four sons are veterans of Worid War IIL It will be a busy session tonight in the Legion Dugout with several regular monthly initiation of new members will be conducted and all members are reminded to wear their American Legion caps for the ceremony. Th House Committee has prom- building. The Toys For Europe plan will be discussed with arrangements com- pleted for local participation in this nationwide American Legion gesture of good will, RETURNS FROM SKAGWAY C. L. (Barney) Anderson, Super- intendent of Skagway Schools, who has been attending an educationel conference here, returned home over the weekend via Alaska Coast- | MRS. CARRIGAN SOUTH Mrs. Laurah Carrigan, mother of Roy Carrigan, who has been visit- the Baranof for Seattle. day evening at their regular meet- i aopinst Lewis,” Battle told a re- ing., Besides initiation, there WII|porter, “There’s been no complaint be balloting. This will be the first|from the men to their employers meeting of the newly installed of-|ahoyt their hours or wages or work- ficers, with Mrs. Alma Cuthbert, |jng conditions.” Worthy Matron. The United States Steel Corpora- | tion said all its captive mines in i Pennsylvania, employing about 11,- |BARA"0F BRI“GS 000 men, are closed. The hard core of resistance to! i the United Mine Workers President’s 5 HERE '2 DEPAR' suggestion appeared to be in Greene " and Fayette counties in southwest- ern corner of Pennsylvania. The| w;:‘:arg“;zf:rd:;”xdz';":“ ;:; great bulk of the state's 100,000 4 A g | soft coal miners are working. sailed for points south at 4 p.m.| Want 5 Days Five persons disembarked here,| 1, wegt virginia, where 110,000 and 12 persons boarded the ship for | (¢ 00a) miners are employed, pick- ! ! e south.s . Phili ets stopped operations at-five mlnes[ Fooin.: Boward: {ip Byxiyse, which sought to reopen when suf- [IEred (Garilln, Penelcps askan, and ficient miners answered the come- Max V. Rogers; and from Valdez”"‘,_wm_k whistles. AR Dy . Brewart ot | “Paul Terreta, President of the To Wrangell: Mrs. R. W. Mc-|yyy jocal at Isabella mine of Kibben, A. A. Hedges, Mrs Willlam | ;400 Steel said of his 850 mem- Peterson and Ellen Peterson; to bers: “They are disgusted with Ketohikan: Horman Hansen, Peter the present situation and want a A. Hansen, and Leonard William- | . 5y week. They want the sit- o Tg Seat:lel:anLston :‘_;o:ell. uation to come to a head. That’s John Bratset, Mrs. Laural . Car- , rigan, W. J. Harigel, and Mrs. W, ;k‘::.”only Tenson hey wRig fo eiay B Devis Lewis ordered the miners on a three day week last July 1 when CONGREGATION OF the UMW’s contract with the coal industry expired. i N.L. PRESBYTERIAN The annual business meeting of the congregation of the Northern Light Presbyterian Church will be heid in the church dining room on ‘Wednesday evening, January 18, at 6:30 .pm. A covered dish dinner sponsored by the Martha Society and the World Service Circle will te served first, followed by the meeting of the congregation. The meeting of the corporation will be held immediately following the congregational meeting. The election of officers will take place. The reports of the several church organizations will be heard and must be submitted in writing. All members of the Church and the congregation are urged to attend and friends are cordially invited. ARE SAVINGS BONDS JUNEAU WOMAN'S CLUB Regular social and official busi- ness meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Henry Harmon Wed. Jan. 18 at 2 p.m.—adv. 402-2t TBI management o{' this bank is pledged to conserva~ tive operaiion. The safety Open 11 a. m. to 3 a. m. MIRROR CAFE Chinese Food Steaks—Chicken against loss to & maximum of $5,000. MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT Your Deposits BUY and HOLD UNITED STATES FIRST NATI()NAL BANK of JUNEAU, ALASEA SAFE DEPOSITS IN THIS BANK ARE INSURED INSURANCE CORPORATION Two former Alaska nurses have returned to Juneau to begin new assignments with the Alaska De- partment of Health. They are Miss Vera Knickerbocker and Miss Arnold, | who died gt his California home { { 1 Helen Johnson, both of whom willi have their -headquarters in Juneau. They are replacing Lily Hagerman | and Alice Herzig, U. Health Service nurses, Leen on loan to the Health De- partment during the past two years. Miss Johnson served health nurse for the Health partment from 1939 to 1944, and was stationed successively at Wrangell, the Matanuska Valley S. Puble De- | and in Juneau. Joining UNNRA in Palestine, | 1944, she worked in who have | | as public Egypt and China, where she served | as regional consulting nu her return to the states she has completed work at Yale University for her Masters degree | in public health and has been doing field work with the Connec- e. Since ; in 1947 ticut State,. Tuterculosis Commis- | sion. Her pesition here will be tu-) berculosis nursing consultant for the Health Department. Miss Knickerbocker served to 1936, taking leave from | as | | village nurse at Yakutat from 1634 | that | position to accept an assignment on | a special county health demo: stration for the Colorado Tube: culosis Association. She was edu- cational director for the Denver | Visiting Nurses Association from 1938 to 1945 and returns to Alaska from California where she has been director of public health nurses for the Merced County Health Department. Her home state is South Dakota. A third replacement in the nurs- ing service has been made with the arrival of Miss Mary Jane Hurley who has taken up her duties at the Juneau City Health Center to nu' the position left vacant by thel transfer of Miss Marie Riley to Haines. Miss Hurley comes from the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company nursing service in New York City where she has bheen em- ployed since 1947. A graduate of St. Johns University in New York where she took her major in pub- lic health, this is the first time 1 she has been in Alaska. AUK BAY EXTENSION | CLUB MEETS TUESDAY | The Auk 3Bay Extension Club will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 7:30 pm., at the home of Mrs. Roy Banta, Duck Creek. This is the notice given by Mrs. Eric Nummela, Secretary-Trea- surer. | ! 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