The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, February 24, 1951, Page 6

PAGE SIX Newsy Notes From Skagway (Special Correspondence) SKAGWAY, Alaska, Feb. 19—The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Presbyter- ian Church met Wednesday eve- ning, February 7, the home of } Mrs. Roy Eagle I at ! rs. | at d M A son was born to Mr Speak Wednesday, Februar 7:40 pm. at the White Pass Hos- pital. The baby, who weighed eight | pounds six ounces, has been named Joseph Micheal. Mr. Speak is with the A. C. S. in agway Self left Thursday, to White- Mrs. Walter February 8, by train horse. From there she flew to Moorehead, North Dakota, to be with her mother who was seriously il J. D. True gave a parly Saturday afternoon, Fabruary 10, to celebrate her daughter Linda Lou’s second birthc Mrs. Harry James, section worker from Bennett, was a patient in the Hospital for five days. Osborne Selmer, engineer on the | White Pass and Yukon Railway,| 1 way | ule of Maturities | Revised Agreement for Sewer and went to Juneau Sunday, February 11, to enter St. Ann’s Hospital for medical attention. M. E. Rogers was a patient the White Pass Hospital from February 9 to February 15. Mr. Rogers’ daughter, Mrs. J. R. Mac- Millan of Ketchikan arrived Thurs- day by Alaska Coastal and will visit several weeks with her father A special meeting of the Skag- Common Council was called Monday, February 12. E. A. Larson representing the Boy Scouts and the Lions Club, asked permission to use the City Building known as the A. B. Hall. He stated that the Scouts and the Lions would work in | conjunction if the use of the hall was granted them. The part used by Vic Sparks as an Art Shop would not be needed for the activ- ities of the two groups. Permission was granted provided that sewer and water connections be made this spring. Various discussions were held on the steam thawer, boiler house, etc. Lyle Orbin stated that twelve residents had frozen up during the last cold spell. The Council sold two electric heaters to Harry Ellinge. Two res- olutions were introduced—one, a resolution titled “Resolution Auth- orizing the Acceptance of a Sched- as a Part of a Water Facilities” in compliance with Project No. AAA 50-A-2 Al- NOW at New famp bul fixtures like these! Bright Night directed UP from this part of bulb Downward light softened by tinted ename! cocting here A. E. L. & P. b beautifies General Electric 90-GA Bulbs oy 40¢ Plus Tox Alaska Electrie Light and Power Ceo. NNOUNCING THE APPOINTMENT ll | | DON ABEL Millwork - Glass - Building Supplies as SCHORN oeaver Juneau, Ala in | | belonging j the yearling left here last summer.| |the Rev. Raymond Mosey; Skagway Grill. | THE DAILY ALASKA ESII‘IRE~JUNEAU. ALASKA ‘:u\k'n Public Works; the second, resolution titled “Resolution ag- | reeing to provide all necessary Right-of-Way, Easement and to agree that the Emergency Flood (Cnll\l’”] Work now contemplated | will be considered as a part of the over all Flood Control Project ai Skagway and that the afore men- tioned City of Skagway will as- tainance of the portion of the pro- ject when completed in accordance with the previous agreement tc assume the management for the presently approved Project.” The Clerk was requested to write Mr. Metcalf, Territorial Highway Engineer, and explain to him that several contractors would be in town this year and see if some work could be done on the small boat harbor. Mayor Reed states that Dr. R. A. Smithson who was Tr urer of the Telephone Company was mov- ing to’ Anchorage. Mr. A. E. Tun- ley was appointed Treasurer. leaving on a six weeks' vacation. Councilman C. Coffey was elected to act as Mayor during his absence. A letter from the Civil Aeronautics i Administration stated that the 791 acres of City Park would not be needed after June 30, 1951. Therefore, after that date the lease would be considered concelled The Mayor read several letters from the Department of Interior and U. S. Senators in regards to the Taiya Project. The Fish ana Wildlife brought six deer to Ska cared for until they might be turned loose in the Dyea Valley. The Service plans to return in two weeks and put out poison to try to kill off the wolves there. The deer have been placed in the pen to Malcolm Moe with Service Two of the largest bucks were| turned loose on Sullivan’s Island The Health Counctl met Monday evening, February 12, and elected the following officers: President, Mrs. Vic Sparks; Vice-president, | Secre- ta Alan Hoyt; and Treasurer, Mrs. Maurice Wheaton. The pos- sibility of putting fluorine in the| City water supply for the preven- tion of tooth decay was discussed. A regular meeting of the Laaxps" Auxiliary to Skagway Aerie No. 25, F. O. E. was held Tuesday evening, February 13. Mrs. Ruth Nelson ac- ted as Madam President and Mrs. | Maki as Conductress. The Initia- tion Ceremony was performed and Miss Agnes Powers and Mrs. Carla Hanson became members of the sume the responsibility for main- | Mayor Reed stated that he was | gway to be | Mr. Cliff was held Friday, February 16, with Rogers, Jr. is Chairman in charge! two new members—Mrs. Lily Cof- Plans were made for the taking ‘.’ y and Mrs. Barbara Hanousek. over and redecorating the A. B |Plans were made for an April Fool's Hall to be used in conjunction with Masquerade Dance to be held the Boy Scouts. Tt is hoped that|March 31. Mrs. Dorothy Sheleby dances may be held again in the|and Mrs. Dorothy Sell are co- really beautiful old lodge room. |chairmen. Mrs. Bea O’Daniel and Mr. Ervon Fairbanks has been|Mrs. Hanousek are available for; appointed ‘secretary of the Club costume SUBges I it in place of Louis Selmer who moved ; to make this dance to the states recently. | Mrs. Thomas Cooper entertained | a number of friends at her home | Wednesday evening February 14, to compliment Mrs. Lawrence Mc- houses to help Skagway; Guane on her birthday. Canasta |have flags properly displayed at was played and each player was |all times presented with a small gift instead | |of prizes. A Valentine lunch w: ;."t‘rved. The guests were Mrs. Mc | Guane, Mrs. Frank Boyd, Mr | Mark Lee, Mrs. Joseph Sheleby |Mrs. D. D. Cox,.Mrs. Art Lars erans | Mrs. Gene Bird, Mrs. Robert Bir-|cach ren, Mrs. C. Anderson, Mrs. Wil-|to make liam Dewar, and Mrs. Roy Eagle of Band on March 20. The Auxiliary Flag Codes to ous organizations and in the has busi was requested to! to be placed in a be sent each year ident to the Vet- Hospital Gift Shop. After meeting the members plan: crapbooks to be sent to] the Alaska Children’s Homes.. After the meeting the| embers gave Valentine Party| for the members of the Legion. vValentines were handed out by Toni Blanchard acting as After a Shadow Show a lunch was served. ! TR | . R. freighter—the} has been in port) 12. It brought im| 1500 tons of freight and will te it ore from Mayo. It plans to s ebruary 20th. ach member ke some item t which will new pres I he one The Florence Circle of the O. F & | 8. met Wednesday afternoon at the | home of J. C. Hoyt with fourtee members present. A card party was planned for Saturday, Febru- |ary 24 and a Saint Patrick’s Te: to be held Wednesday, March 14, at the Masonic Hall. Delicious re- freshments were served. ipid lentine The new Tuk Mrs. John Dodge and M Dwight Hanson gave a Valentine Party Thursday afternoon at the Community Center for the member of the Junior Choir. A meeting was called at home of Mrs. George Villes | Thursday afternoon to organize | classes for Home Nursing traini | | | | c | | The Princess Norah was day and Mondaj cere: Mr. and M and Janice ret rom visiting relative: or several months; her ini g 1 in Illinois Mrs. John W-A-N-T A-D-§ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1 951 FOR SALE 1 FOR SA LE FOR SALE PHONES 676 an: NEW listings in Juneau. 4 BEDROOM house in Tract available Feb. 15, Fulll basement and furnace. Unfurn- ished except for stove and refrig- | erator. SMALL duplex on 10th near Doug- las Bridge—furnished—good in- come. ¥ LOTS—Two on Gold Belt with view—one on South Franklin. Waynor | MURPHY & MURPHY REALTORS — AUCO NTS | Phone 676 over First Nutl Bank | ANYWHERE! nice view, | REAL STATE | COZY 2-bedroom home four years old, Auke Bay. Furn-| ished, $8,400. V HIGHLANDS home, 2 or 3 I)C(Li rooms, almost pew, excellent| view, conc. bsmt, garage, furn! or unfurn, many nice jtem WATERFRONT, 3 or 4 bedrooms conc, bsmt, nice view, well plunflcd_ near limits, unfurn SUMMER cabin, price reduced to $1,300 for quick be | moved to your own lot At approx imate cost of $100. PERFECT country location, to store, beach, 3 acres partly finished house with con bsmt. worth $30,000 when finished | next i land, | Mrs. Ed Hestnes was appointed General Chairman with Mrs. Vill- esvik and Mrs. William Dewar in structresses. Classes will be hel Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and evenings during the next threc weeks. Mrs. Villesvik spent a week in Juneau taking the Red Cross! training recently offered there. | Wright coming to make her home 1 gway; Mrs. Noel Penr ton and daughter Patricia ret ng to their home in Dawson Malcolm Ross who years ago the Gateway Cigar Store in Skng-: ay | and | ran Leaving on the Princess and Mrs. Gordon Chandle: fred returning to their home | California; Mrs. George to and Paul Frost to Juneau. Mr. and Al- “Jimmie” Patterson, owner of in| the Skagway Grill and the Derby was a patient in the White Pa Hospital the past week sufferin, from a heavy cold. Elfin Cove Mews Nole ) COVE, ~:aska, Feb. 17—| me in from Idaho Skagway’'s epidemic of severe colds has continued. Over 60 case: have had medical treatment. Dr ledsoe, ill herself, has been prac- ticing from her bed. Miss Reilly, Public Health Nurse for the Skagway-Haines area, came to Skagway Thursday by Alaska Coastal I Felix Auxiliary. Donations were made by | the members to the March of | Dimes. Refreshments were served | by Mrs. Gertrude Beitinger and Mrs. Beulah Ward. The evening | was spent in playing a game. High | prizes—a set of coasters and a| cookie jar were won by Mrs. Linda Bigham and Mrs. Joyce Burnham. Individual prizes of bowling bingles | were given. | At 1:10 am. February 13, a small fire was discovered at the Kirmse Apartments. It was extinguished | before any serious damage resulted. A luncheon meeting of the Lions’| Club was held Wednesday at the The members voted to sponsor a) concert and dance for theEugene o be with ™ ! plans to go to Anchorage after a | Budd residence. ) week and suffered a brain Inlet for supp . He hought the| boat that formerly belonged to| Oscar Weston for his son to fish and they are busy rerigging and | etting ready for the coming son. Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Smithson | and daughters Christine and Judith left Thursday morning by Coastal. They are on their way to their new home in Anchorage. The | Smithson residence in Skagway has been rented by Mr. and Mrs. Kent Gannon. sea- | Henry Nelson is hewing a mast/ for his boat and doing the work By hand which is a lot of hard work but will be a mast that even a ter- rific sea won't break and plenty strong for the type of ri Nelson uses. Moving continues in Skagway— Mrs. Jeanette Millery has moved nto one of the Soldin Apartments, recently occupied by Mr. and Mrs. C. Battles; Paul Sincic into the Soldin Apartment recently occupied by Mrs, Dolores Jones; Mr. and Mrs. Warren Tufts and infant daughter into the Fuller Apart- ment near the Masonic Hall. Mrs. Marguerite Butts and Mrs Ross Peterson gave a turkey din in the school room Saturday eve- ning at 6 o'clock. The dinner was different because the two hostesses furnished eyerything. There were two roast turkeys, 30 pounds of mashed potatoes, huge casserole of scalloped corn, plenty of butterec veas and string beans, dres and gravy, two kinds of salad fruit jello and a vegetable jello ring, olives, relishes and coffee After 35 persons enjoyed the sum- tions dinner, a game was played to the score of 7. Then four de- licious cakes were served with morc coffee. A gala time was enjoyed by the record crowd present. Mrs. Ross Peterson gave a birth- day party for her husband Febru ary 12, guests were Mr. and M E. O. Swanson, Mr. and Mrs. Wal- ter Larson, Mrs. M. Butts, Ja With, Max Dorman and Paul Paulsen. After canasta the birth- day cake and coffee were served Mrs. E. H. Richter received word hat her son-in-law, William Wal- 'ace of Anchorage, had fallen last con- sion. She left Saturday by Al- ska Coastal to fly to Anchorge the Wallace children while Mr. and Mrs. Wallace fly to eattle for medical attention for Wallace. Mrs, Florence George, who has been employed as cook at the White Pass Hospital, has resigned and short stay in Juneau. She ‘has been replaced by Mrs. Hazel Haney who has been cocking at White P, Section House. Pa Mr. and Mrs. Connie Battles held “dpen House” to their many friends Saturday evening, February 17, in their new home—the former| np. George Williams was a pas- senger to Juneau via Coastal or Thursday. Due to bad weather Mrs. Anne Briggs gave a party|inere was no flight on Tuesday. Saturday, February 17, to celebrate her daughter Ellen Kay’s birth- day. A surprise birthday party wa given by Mrs. Ray Clements for Mrs. Jim Lingard at the Peterson: Isabel Lee gave a Darty|pecquse the trail from the Cove tc afternoon to celebrate the|the Clements was filled with snow birthdays of her son Bobby, who|angq ice. Mrs. Lingard announcs was four, and Danny, Who Was|hat it was the first birthday party three. Ten children enjoyed the|ever given in her honor. She re- birthday refreshments which in-|cejved many lovely gifts. After ¢ cluded two cakes—one iced in yel- | game, the huge birthday cake anc low, and one in blu coffee and ice cream were served. Mrs. Sunday | LOG ‘Bob Druxman-Phene 891 { AN undivided one-third intere Price $12,600. | JEL bldg. lot, Indian Village. ‘ DOAT SHOP, small home. gardens, | acres, beautiful. settin; ! CABIN, 155 acres pat. land| near Glacier. $5250. | LOTS and acreage of all sizes | 50 foot frontage to 30 acres ing in price from $600 to $78% Bay, Fritz Cove, Auk Lake oni Creek areas. | ESS Opportunities and in- | nt listings also. | GOIx DE? We have choice homes and lots prop NG of Fritz Cove Rd. or 123 Front St. Evenings by Appointment B ot and Lode Mir and 3 and Boulde m No. Thet claims are located at Helm Ba near Ketchikan, Al Conside! able improvement work has been | dene on claims. These claims are | well worth investigation. Write to| Mrs. ZAIDA HOLLAND, Box 975, Ketchikan, Alaska. T41-3( Miller Ledge Claims 1, 2 Creek Li COMPLETE furnishings for a beti- sitting room, solid maple like new. Blue 950. 677-tf TRADERS, SMUGGLERS, " CHINESE, PROBLEM T0 IXDONESIAN ECONOMY RANGOON—I#—Dr. Soedarsano USI ambassador to India and Bur- ma, said in Rangoon most of In denesia’s 20,000,000 Chinese wer gaged in big scale collec between Indonesia | in Indonesi ers, and ply a ver) between the islands gapore and Penang “And Malayan nt what they have.” Dr. Soedarsano said this smug- zling was hitting hard at Indo- economy. “You canno ard thousands of miles of coast and be an alert watchdog of dreds of small islands witl four small ships,” he said. settlers NOISY HYMNS BRING CO! NEW LISTING IN JUNEAU DUPLEX on Star Hill—NO ST; 1 bedroom each apartment. Fur- nished. $4000. Very livable log cabin on very fine lot. BELLE'S CAFE—Juneau’s restarrant —Make 2 a best inguir William Wian—Phone 234 | Oifice . Gasti + Hotel FUB SRELE —Iv-l; kinaing \"u:d f i the haul- he garage roof in rear Mendenhall Apis. Anderson Construction Co. ir of Electric Refr Machines, Stove, Wi Eealers, ELECTRIC Hot P vinator Refrigerator Washing Mac ner Table, 3 1 end table, Call Red 9:00 P. M. )DDERN double ; t Duplex front business n is growing f Duo- Band Jointer . 1% hp Electric Drill . tove . Wire . Recorder Radio ation Philco Table Radio 3 MM Movie Camera Everything reduced for ti ODDS & ENDS, Across Cold 8§ e Office. . ELECTRIC Rer Washing mac. ; extension li- brary table; Neptune 7% hup. outboard motor; Call Red 447 be- tween 5:15 and 10:00 in the eve- ing. LARGE sunflame oil heat five gallon tank and carburetor —$65.00, also . large baby bt Howard Hayes, Douglas. ntending to build factories needed o develop sound secondary in- oans by the Colonial Development tion. The corporation an- ounced it will now advance to approved borrowers up to a maxi- 5 per cent of the value >f an approved type of factor: nce is to be repaid in instal- ts over a period of years. ne VANCOUVER (# — Constable: were called to a house here on 1 Sunday to investigate the com- mon complaint of a “noisy party.’ They found a woman playing hymns on a record play FROM FAIRBANKS Clyde G. Sherman of Fairbank ame in from there yesterday on PAA and is at the Baranof Hotel NOTICE OF HEARING Notice is hereby given that Harrs Jr., has filed his Fina Report of the administration of the estate of Harry Sperling, deceased ind a petition for distribution, ant A son was born to Mr. and, Mrs. | Hjlmar Larson left-for Juneau on Elton K. Replogle Sunday, Febru-|his numbered boat the evening of ary 18, at 8:10 am. The baby Who | Feb, 17. Larson is not feeling wel weighed five pounds nine ounces|so decided to go to town. Ev has been named Gregory Allen.|one hopes the weather will be good Mr. Replogie is stationed in Skag-|as he does not travel very fast. way with the A. C. S. Due to ill- e ness Dr. Bledsoe was unable to Friends of Mrs. Ross Petersor take care of the case so sent to|will be pleased to hear she is agen! Juneau for Dr. Whitehead. The|for an Eastern firm. The line be- latter came to Skagway on theiing all types of stationary, cards Norazh and returned to Juneaulof all sol and noveltie: paper Sunday morning by Alaska Coas-|napkins and towels. The sample. tal. are certainly attractive. . The regular monthly meeting of | Golf is said to have originated the Ladies' Auxiliary to Skagway|in Holland and to have been Post No. 7, the American Legion,|fostered in Scotland. 4 the report and petition may appear hat a hearing will be had thereor before the undersigned at Juneau Alaska, at 2 o'clock p.m. on the 26th day of April, 1951, at which time and place all persons interested in ind file objections in writing and contest it. Given under my hand and the seal of the Probate Court at Juneau, Alaska, this 23rd day of February, 1951. ' GORDON GRAY, U. S. Commissioner and Ex-Officio Probate Judge, Juneau Precinct First Publication: Feb. 24, 1951. Studebaker 1 ton pickup Mercury 4-door sedan ... 1948 Plymouth 4-door sedar ... Buick 4-door sedan . 1937 1940 600.00 Dodge 14 ton pickup 1941 525.00 International 1, ton panel ... R.W.Cowling Co. 115 Front Street Phone 57 1947 800.00 Last Publication, March 24, 151 Box | | WILL care f NEW LISTINGS MONDAY e on hwy, 3 bed- wcres, garage, view, 2 bedroom ooms, $8,400. . Monthls unfin- fur Owner finaneag up mo. §7,000 dn. furn, Bus . corne $3,000 handles. 1pts. $170 mo. ine. ed coun Full auto oil furn. 10,5004 apt. Douglas furn. Inc $210 ‘mo $2000 down 3 10,000—1 bed 12th. yard, new furn. 8,400—2 bed Hwy, part furn $2000 down bal 4% 6,000—2 apts 2 bed each $3000 dn 50 mo pd by apt 5,250—2 bed furn also apt brings 20 mo. $1000 down 4,250—2 bed Hwy part furn 4 acres. Near airport 2,100—1 bed furn. BUSINESS—Jacobs Buchanan Ma- chine Shop and 8 yr. lease. At entrance Small Boat Harbor. Ma- chine and stock inventory $15,000. Sacrifice for $8,000 to go mining. Sale includes big contract now in shop. PETER WO0OD Agency Bldg. FUR SALE USED CARS Cidis 5 ed 65 mo. bsmt 2 0. 3 KI Tel. 911 pe—new tires aif $350. Phone Black T03-tt !'» ton stake— t, $300. Good 707, Foster’s U'rans- 648-tf son 6, 4-door, In good con- Jimmie at Bubble 679-t1 FOs RENT coms, 315 Gold St 735-U See e—. Llein I;l:!- 733~ XVICE. One-man chain sa Titan, $20.00 day. Skil-Saw $5.00 day. Call 911 D Rooms, weekly-or Colorial Roo| 69t YURLITZER spinit piano for rent Andeison F'eno Shop. Ph. 148 WANTED APARTMENT for young eouple that will be located here permanently. Wwill furnish very best of refe: ences. Box 1972, care of Empire. 739-4t r single raan. Will bonus on first 50 per to rent house or C. TJentley, Room 9t SOUPLE de apt. Call R. 209, Hotel Jun 734- woik by the AN AN WOM. nour. Ca ence. Goo long est: state qualifications and ref- care of Em- 733-tf exper with ifrm crences to Box pire. MISCELLANEQUS sumthin’ Window. you-all see 7 in my home by the . Call Blue 4564. "737-6t ~ Hor WE buy sell and s . 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