The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, September 4, 1951, Page 8

PAGE EIGHT 1 Leivers Shows Soap Box Derby Slides At Joint Club Meet A joint meeting of the Juneau Lions and Rotary clubs was held this noon at the Baranof Hotel at which the program centered around the national soapbox derby at Akron, Ohio, and final plans for a Rotary teachers' reception next Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. at the Baranof Ho- tel, * The reception will replace the regular luncheon. It is held for the purpose of members and their wives to meet the school faculty. Ellis Reynolds, in charge of to- day’'s program, introduced J. W Leivers who escorted Juneau win- ner LeRoy West, Jr, to the nat- ional event, held last month. Special guests of the luncheon were Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy West, Sr., and LeRoy, Jr. -« Leivers gave a detailed account of the activities at Akron and show- ed a series of 90 colored slides with & running commentary of Derby Downs, various phases of the racing and other activities & Phil Hale, civil engineer from EI Cajon, Calif., was a visiting Rotar- ian. Other guests were Arnold S. Nesheim, of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Washington, D. C. and Herman Kuhlman, new Juneau teacher. Sam Feldon Dead In San Francisco Sam Feldon, pioneer of Juneau, died suddenly in San Francisco Aug. 25, it was learned today by Joe Sprague, through a letter received from Mrs. Feldon, Mrs. Feldon's information was brief and in her letter she told Sprague she would write Ilater. Sprague represented Mr. Feldon in his business interests here, follow- ing the Feldon's departure from Ju- neau several years ago. Mr. Feldon came to Juneau dur- ing early days and once opcruted’ a restaurant here. At one time he owned the Seaview Apartments and later built the Feldon Apartments which he sold to Joe Kendler about five years ago. The Feldons own other property in Juneau and in Seattle, according to Sprague. The deceased was a member of the Scot- tish Rite Masons. Mirs. Feldon is at present in Darl- ington, England. Marrigge Plans Announced Today for Miss Messerschmidt Marriage- plans for Miss Roberta Messerschmidt and Eugene Zinck were announced today by the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Mes- serschmidt. The wedding will be at the Re- surrection Lutheran Church Sept. 8 at 8 pm. with the Rev. G. H. Hill- erman officiating. Following thg ceremony there will be a reception at the George Mes- serschmidt home. There have been no invitations issued but friends are, invited to attend both the wed- ding and the reception. Attendants will be Miss Kather- ine Bavard, maid-of-honor, Miss Carol Jean McDonald, bridesmaid and Jay Eller, best man. Geoge Mes- serschmidt, Jr., brother of the bride, will be an usher. 1 Miss Messerschmidt, who was born | and raised in Juneau, was Fourth of July, Queen in 1950 and left a year ago to enter Washington State Col- lege, where she met her fiance. Mr. Zinck is the son of Mr. and Mi Edw’;d Zinck of Seattle and live for $wo years in Juneau with his famfty in 1939 and 1940. He returned to Juneau by Pan American last Saturday. Following - their marriage, the young couple will leave for the south Sunday and both will attend college another year. The bride- groom is a senior and will complete his course as a social welfare major in 1952, To be present at the marriage of her granddaughter, Mrs. Stella Bates arived from Los Angeles two weeks| ago'and is visiting at the Messer- schmidt home, Mrs. Frank Barber of Elfin Cove is at the Gastineau Hotel. A THOUGHT ILLUSTRATED LECTURE by . Rev. Bernard R. Hubbard, S. J. AUTHOR - EXPLORER - LECTURER 8 p. m. FRIDAY. September 7 { PARISH HALL — Juneau Admission $1.00 plus tax Sponsored by THE Set for Wednesday The Juneau Woman’s Club will hold the first business meeting of | the 1951-52 club year tomorrow af-| ternoon at 1:30 o'clock in the Al-| | aska Light Company’s penthouse., Mrs. Don Morrison, the new presi- dent, will preside. A good attendance | desired Among important matters to be discussed will be the official visit of the first vice president of the Gen- eral Federation of Women's Clubs, | Mrs. Oscar A. Ahlgren of Indiana is due to arrive in Juneau early in | October, according to word recently | received Kerean Veleran Killed Saturday | in Car Accident After a year with the Marines | on the Korean fighting front, Dell | Van Brunt, brother of Mrs. George Apostol, was killed in an automo- bile accident Saturday night near Omak, Wash. Mrs. Apostol, whose husband is { special assistant to J. Gerald Wil- | liams, attorney general, is expect- | ing to leave for the States tomor- oW, Van Brunt was 23 years of age. He returned home from Korea about a mgnth ago on convalescent leave after s ez a shrapnel wound in the back. He was due to enter a Bremerton military hospi- tal this week. Besides his sister in Juneau, the young’man is survived by his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Van Brunt of Omak and two brothers. Author Found Dead {Frem Bullet Wound | ! FLEMINGTON, N. J., Sept. 4— (’— Woman's Club Meet \[ is knees. State police and firemen said | the kitchen of the house at Mil- ford, N. J.,, 10 miles west of here,/ {was burned out and kerosehe- was resting across his knees, firemen said. Fire chief ‘Walter Ellis said the | room where the body was found was untouched by the fire. | Firemen added that Adamic was| {alone on the farm when they ar- accidental, foul play or suicide.” Adamic, 52, a native of Yugosla- via, was best known for his books on the problems of the foreign born and their children in America. One of his better known books was | “What's Your Name,” detailing the case histories of a number of Am- erican immigrants. Another well-known book was “Dinner at the White House,” which described an evening with | Franklin D. Roosevelt. Truman Eases (redit {On Moderately Priced Housing WASHINGTON, President Truman islation easing credit regulations on moderately-priced new houses ‘and permitting the government to build housing in certain cases. The credit relaxation provision i is designed to spur private indust- jry and to encourage the private! construction of more homes. l It affects mainly houses costing {$12,000 or less which now are cov- {ered by “regulation X” requiring minimum down payments and am- ortization periods. An estimated half of all homes in the nation fall into this group. Sept. 4—( has signed leg- FROM LOS ANGELES Ray E. Hand of Los Angeles is registered at the Baranof Hotel. o ALASK A ~==and === The Asiatic Problem PROVOKING CARDINAL CLUB ey | installed for Girls [ Governor Earl Warten of Celifernia sits in a visiting the his dinner—Army style, w vision, former Califernia National Guard THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE—JUNEAU, ALASKA rain near Sej 3rd regimental combat unit which is training in Marlan Sheppard, San Marino, Calif. ® Wirephoto. ndai. Japan and concentrates on team of the 40th Infantry Di- Japan. At Warren's right is Corp. _6rder of Rainbow Installs Officers For Fall Term Officers for the fall term were in the Order of Rainbow last Saturday evening at the Ecottish Rite Temple. Af- ter welcoming the embled mem- bers and friends installing Worthy | Advisor Mary Whitaker introduced Wood; and Musician, Page White- head. The following officers were in- stalled: Worthy Advisi Lois Law rence; Worthy Associate Advis Jewels, Ardyne Kas: of Paraphernalia, Patsy Kadow; Eest Page, Judy D. Niemi; West Page, Ceclia Niemi; Flag Bearer, Sandra Chon; Standard Bearer, Linda Erwin; Bible Bearer, Lorna Dee MacKinnon. Keeper Service, Nancy McDowell. Musician, Elaine Arnold; Choir Director, Betty Lou Hukill; Organ- ist, Virginia Whitehead; Chc Carolyn DeVoe, Karen Jones, Joan Patton, Page Whitehead, Earleene Boles, Mary Grisham, Lynch, Donna Eneberg, Glatke. While Lois Lawrence stood be- fore the altar, “My Task” was sung by Nancy McDowell accompanied by Page Whitehead. Lois was then conducted to the east, received a| corsage and was accorded Grand | Marian Bonnie Jo| }0||ake_FrEghIens Eastern Stales NJEW YORK, Sept. 4—#—An earthquake shook and frightened thousands of residents yesterday in a three-state reg near New York, but there were ge apparently was lim- to cracked windows with its skyscraper Author Louis Adamic was h S did not feel the quake, { found dead today in his partly- | the following installing officers: wred at 4:26.45 p.m., EST. burned farmhouse, a bullet wound | Chaplain, Lynn Bodding Marshal, tremor shook a long but lin his head and a rifle across his| Paula Cook: Recorder, Donna fairly narrow region of several square miles from southern Con- icut, through southern New state, and into northern New soaked rags were scattered through | Donna Mountjoy; Charity, Sylvia{ Honor: the room: Davis; Faith, Norma Dee Cook:| . | ing on a couch with head on | lain, Donna Jewett; Drill Leader, thothas \ulh‘ ,] cur. s ‘111(1 = a pillow in an upstairs bedroom. | Carol Lawrence; Confidential Ob-| v Sorie (B 5 "Cungm_‘ A foreign-make .22 ealiber r¥fle |cerver Jane per ¢ ' : ulations and a hearly Cheer were extended to her proud and happy parents. Preceding the installation of the color stations. “Oh For a Closer Walk With God” was sung by Page Whitehead, Donna Eneberg and Ruth Bloomauist accompanied by Other officers assisting in this ad- denda were Mary Grisham, Bon- nie Jo Lynch, Mollie Jo MacSpad- den, Karen Jones, Nancy Berg- gren, Donna Jewett, Betty Lou Hukill, Virginia Whitehead and | Carol Lawrence. “In the Garden of Tomorrow” was sung by Don- | na Jewett, accompanied by Nancy McDowell. At this time the retir- ing worthy advisor received her past worthy advisor jewel and flowers. Refreshments and lowed the ceremonies. | | | dancing fol- + O MmO Come in and see us at once. You've simply got to hear our new proposition. Ia plain English, it means that you can afford to own a new Nash Ambassador right now. . 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Smith and {wo children From Valdez: Mr. and Mrs. C. Conn, Ebba Schlegel. Embarking for Seattle: | Mrs. Ernest L. Arnold, Lucille K. | Johnson, Lynn Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. John Moesh and two child- ren; Dr. and Mrs. H. Vance, Os- car Jenson, Mrs, Wr E. Walker and two children; David Harmon, Mr. and Mrs. John Adams, Joan Osborn, Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Von | Roeder, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Thom- | as, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Key and three children; Mr. and Mrs. Clif- ford C. Campbell and two children. For Ketchikan: Mrs. S. K. Hil- Rolf Hildre, Helen Bond. dre | i | I rived. Color Stations: Love, Virginia| . _ Maj. Russell Snook, executive | Nielsen: Religion, Charlotte Co- | .n¢y McDowell. officer of the state police, said | nine; Nature, Nancy Berggren; s Lawrence presided ove{ _au‘ in Trenton “first reports indi- | Immortality, Roseileen Hyckenbo-|2ddenda honoring the retiring cate it could be most anything— | them; Fidelity, Ruth Bloomquist; ty Adwlser | My Whisse entitled Our Rainbow Garden. Mr. and' ~vw 177 Carried on Alaska Coastal Monday Flights Alaska Coastal Airlines carried a total of 638 pasengers over the holiday weekend, Monday's traffic included a total of 177 passengers with 22 on interport, 38 departing and 117 arriving. Departing for Haines: Randy Hay- ward, Eldon Hayward, Cecile Hay- ward, Raymond Smith, Ed. Warren, Gail Smith; for Skagway: Gail Brimhall; ‘for Sitka: Janice Sheriff, Agnes Dykzeul, Neil Anderson, J. Gillespie, H. Gray, Mrs. H. Gray, R. Vreeland, Clayton Ireland, Reidar Nielson, Mrs. Art Peterson, Lenora Peterson, T. Batchelder, J. S. Evans, Alex Marks, H. Marks, Joan Eran- don, Lillian Walker. For Fick Cove: Gene O'Shea; for Ketchikan: Philip Norstrom, George Brown; for Petersburg: Mrs. Joseph Rude, Olive Halsey; for Taku: Don Rude; for Hoonah: Sam Knudson, Charles Saunders, Frances Marvin; for Pelican: James Paddock; for Tulsequah: W. C. McLean, R. Mc- Kenzie, Mrs. F. G. Southam. Arriving from Skagway: Vivian Johnson, John Feero, H. Dykzeul, George Messerschmidt, Janice Sher- iff; from Haines: Bud Berry, Mrs. J. James, G. James, B. Jacquat, Edith | Jacquat, Dorothy Hammond, Mr. Willis Abbot, Mary Kind, Phoebe Hammond; from Sitka: L. Jensen, C. Holmes, Don Seivers, L. Basketto, M. Mitrovich, Bertha Swutto, Sheila Massy, Sharon Massy, Mrs. Tilson, H. Peterson. From Petersburg: William Steear, D. Gunderson, L. Gunderson, L. Carlow, D. Rude, L. A. Lytle, Bill Bodey, Shirley Reynolds, Mrs. J. R.| Reynolds; from Ketchikan: William | Stockes, George Clark, Bud Lundi; from Wrangell: L. Frende, G. Lzme,} J. Simmons, J. Ferney, G. Stromme; | from Hawk Inlet: Margaret Burke, | Ann Warner, Mrs. Chris Nelson, | Eddie Jackson, Martha Osborne, Rose Crockett, Mr. Vincent, Mrs. Sally Vincent, Pete Erig; from Taku: Jessie McCrary, Ross Maynard, | Mildred Maynard; from Hasselborg: Beverly Kehrney, Johnny Gissberg, 1 Ken Kehrney, Russ Hopkins, Walter Fields, Tommy Ballard, Freddie | Laurie, Chris Wyller, Fred Wyller. From Excursion Inlet: Ed Peter- son, E. Ferrel, John Burdome, R. Dahi, M. E. Mollan, Pete Mollan, James Goenett, George Beaudrea; from Hoonah: Walker Lindoff, Philip James, Walter Jewell, William Jack, S. Johnson; from Gustavus: Mary Crowell, Bonnie Clark, Bonnie Bates. From Excursion Inlet: 8. Sahani- ego, Meercedes Quinto: from Super- for: William Paul, W. Soboleff, George Kostromeetinoff, Marsha *| ler, Mr. and Mrs. Tyleer; from Elfin TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1951 Garcla, Natalie Simenoff, Andrew Hason; from Tenakee: Danny Ty- Cove: Mrs. M. Clarke, szephen= Johnson; from Pelican: Jerry Mich- » lidge, K. Waiden, Harvey Cloudman; from Lake Flor- ence: Walt Hermanson, H. Swan- son, M. Hear, George Bryson, Henry Bryson, J. D. Dunn; from Lake Thayer: Mr. and Mrs. Bob Booch- ever; from Chatham: John Hoints, B. H. Peal, Marie Sanders, Marie Williams; from Angoon: Frank Ta- basco, Lyle Olson; from Hood Bay: Florence Eakin, Willlam Samota, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Johnson, R. Brown, Steve Bell, Tommy Jimmie, Peter O. Jack; from Tulsequah: Quon Lee, Robert Craig. Donald Olson, | }Folkaleers Dance " Tomorrow Night The Folkateers will meet for their first dance of the fall season on Sept. 5 at 8:00 p.m., the Barrington residence, 129-Tth Street. All in- terested in the friendly recreation of folk dancing are invited to attend. Arrangements are being made for a hall for regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays each month, which will be announced later. AT THE HOTEL JUNEAU Alex J. Ingram of Swett and Crawford Co., of Seattle, is register- ed at the Baranof Hotel. The “new” world has the oldest — EMPIRE WANT ADS PAY — |mountains. “first impression™ a lasting one. FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT.... Our finer quality dry;:leaning helps you make that important ;‘/ 3 TRIANGLE CLEANERS "for better appearance” PHONE 507 o “Cravenette Headquarters” = e o s o o OfF coOurse! They're lovely They're colorful They're the Latest New Fall STYLES Brought to Juneau for ™o . 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