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I ROY ROGERS IS TOPS! In this musical melee of riotous romance and breathless thrills ...the greatest melody , adventure of all time! ROY ROGERS KING OF THE COWBOYS TRIGGER SMARTEST HORSE IN THE MOVIES • 'peAtu'UHQ MARY LEE aa4 DALE EVANS JOMNIWMMD eUIM|-a,8S**IUI»NS FUZZY KNKHT BOB NOLAN and THE SONS OF THE PIONEERS KIDDIES'MATINEE SATURDAY—1:30 P M. EVELYN «■ GREAT ALASKAN MYSTERY CLUB GAMES CONTESTS PRIZES -PLUS CHAPTER ONE "Secret Service in Darkest Africa" 2nd Feature 7-9:40 SIMONE SIMON KENT SMITH JANE RANDOLPH There is no substitute for newspaper advertising! WALTER J. STUTTE GENERAL CONTRACTOR Hew Constrnction and Remodeling Phone Green 768 evenings P. O. Box 3091 Estimates Furnished ELLIS AIR LIMES Ketchikan—Wrangell—Petersburg FOR TICKETS and RESERVATIONS PHONE 612 Alaska Coastal Airlines DOUBLE FEATURE BILL IS OPENING, CAPITOL SCREEN “The Cowboy find the Senorita" and “The Curse of the Cat. People’’ are the two features for tonight and tomorrow at {.he Capitol Theatre. Roy Rogers is the star in the first feature, a high budget western musi I cal. Lavishly produced, beautifully costumed, and filled with music, the picture has rated raves from critics wherever it has been shown, and its tunes, action and cast appeal to ev ery type of audience. Rogers has as his leading lady, the lovely Dale Evans in the role of i the Senorita. Mary Lee, Republic’s 'diminutive singing star, is seen to advantage in the action filled photo play, while Guinn “Big Boy" Wil lians contributes his own inimitable brand of comedy in another of his famous roles as “Teddy Bear”, Rog ers’ well-meaning sidekick. Thrills and suspense feature "The Curse of the Cat People," RKO Ra dio’s latest shudder-picture. Revolv ing about the mysterious manifesta tion of a dead woman who comes back to life to rescue a little girl from a fearful fate, the offering is said to be one of the year’s most ^Tipping films. Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Jane Randolph and little Ann Carter head the cast. Empire Vtant-ad* bring results/ Victor presents JOHN CHARLES THOMAS singing the inspiring Cord's grayer * Inspiring words, set to beau* tiful melody! Hear The Lord's Prayer, sung by John Charles Thomas. To this glorious expression of faith, Mr. Thomas brings reverence and fervent sincer ity. His magnificent baritone is warm andvibrant, perfectly suited to the music. On the reverse side ho sings the beloved "Just for Today.” Ask for Victor Red Seal Record 1736.75 cents, exclusive of tax. ♦ Alaska Music Supply, Inc. Corner Second' and Seward Sts. YOU ARE INVITED TO THE HOTEL and RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES' FIFTH ANNUAL BALL ELKS’ HALT SATURDAY—APRIL 14,1945 Bob Tow’s Orchestra REFRESHMENTS ADMISSION: Service Men 50c, plus 10c tax Civilians $1.00, plus 20c tax "CLANCY STREET BOYS" IS TONIGHT AT 20TH CENTURY Credited with being the liveliest comedy story of the East Side Kids' career. “The Clancy Street Boys” opens at the 20th Century theatre tonight for a two day run. The spectacle pi lively Huntz Hall, mas querading as a girl, is one of the highly diverting aspects of the pro duction. Added on the program is a Tech nicolor Musical featurette of Para mounts, “Caribbean Romance" star ring Jimmie Lydon, the Henry Aid rich character, and a cast of beauti ful girls and musical comedy stars. Of extra interest is a new Bugs Bunny color cartoon, “Hiawatha's Rabbit Hunt.” DOUGLAS MEWS MILLER HEADS D. V. F. I). Earl Miller was elected President of the Douglas Volunteer Fire De partment last evening at a regular meeting. Miller will take over the duties of Former President Tauno Neimi. Other officers elected were: Joe Reidl, Jr., Vice-President; A. J. Balog, Secretary; James Manning, Fire Chief; Arnie Shudshlft, Fore man; Mike Pusich and Tauno Neimi, Trustees, and Earl Miller also as chief truck driver. It was agreed that all firemen will congregate at the Natatorium Monday evening. April 16, at 1 o'clock, to assist In putting the hall in first-class condition for the coming Annual Firemen's Dance, which is to be held April 28. All Firemen are asked to take hammers or brooms. NEW STORE FOR DOUGLAS A new store will open in Douglas Monday, April 16. under the name Douglas Variety Store, located next door to the Douglas Postoffice. The new mercantile establishment will feature baby goods and childrens’ wear of all kinds; also ladies’ and mens’ clothing, and a good line of every-day household needs. The store is to be opened on a trial basis, and if found to be satis factory by the community, will be enlarged and additional stock put in. The store will be managed by Mrs. Leigh S. Qrant. JUNIOR PROM APRIL 21 The Junior Class of the Douglas High School is holding the annual prom on April 21. As usual, it will be held in the gymnasium of the school. Douglas Juniors on this year's class are: Helen Isaak, Lu cille Goetz, Curtis Bach, Louis Bonnet and Richard McCormick, Jr. Miss Ruby McNeill Is class advisor and decorations for the prom are being done under her supervision. HARRY, FRANK CASHEN HERE Cpls. Harry and Frank Cashen, better known as “the Cashen twins” arrived by plane yesterday after noon from a Westward base on a 21-day furlough. When the fur lough is over, they will be trans ferred to a new base in the con tinental United States. The “twins” are sons of Mrs. Sadie Cashen of Douglas. HOSPITAL NOTES A baby girl was born to Mrs. Ann Mierrejewski yesterday in 8t. Ann’s Hospital. The baby weighed 4 pounds, 2 ounces. Little Topimy Abbott from Haines is a medical admission at the Gov ernment Hospital. Miss Lorraine Kuna is a medical patient at the Government Hospital. WEATHER REPORT (V. S. Weather Bureau) • • • Temperatures for 24-Hour Period Ending at 7:24 o’clock This Morning: o o o In Juneau—Maximum, 46; minimum, 36. Precipitation, trace. At Airport—Maximum, 48; minimum, 31. 0 oooooooo TOMORROW’S FORECAST • • • Rain, with wind 30 to 25 m^lts per hour tonight and Saturday. Snow or rain Sat urday night. 1 Temperatures; Lowest to night, 3®*; highest Saturday, 42°. FORESTERS BACK Assistant Regional Forester Well man Holbrook, accompanied by Ad ministrative Assistant Harold Smith and Forester Knox Marshall, have returned to Juneau from the Sitka area, where they have been en gaged in land classification work for the Forest Service. They ar rived here last evening aboard the Forest Service patrol vessel Ranger VI. MRS. DILG FLIES WEST Mrs. Clara Dilg, accountant with the Territorial Department of Health, left yesterday by plane for( Anchorage where she will spend the next 10 days on department business at the Anchorage Branch Office. TONIGHT and SATURDAY! YOUR FAVORITE CARTOON STAR •• *BIVVY -in 'HIAWATHA'S RABBIT HUNT' IN TECHNI COLOR AND THEN ^ EXTRA! ADDED! ^ IN TECHNI COLOR! 'CARIBBEAN ROMANCE'' with A PARAMOUNT JIMMIE LYDON MUSICAL FEATURETTE!!! Also Other Short Subjects HI - KIDS! Don't Miss Ii! SATURDAY MATINEE 1:30 p» JUNEAU JUNIORS CLUB STAGE SHOW AND RADIO BROADCAST FREE! TO THE FIRST 200 CHILDREN... A FIBER STYLE ... MARINE HELMET BE THERE EARLY GANG -TO GET YOURS! TONIGHT and SATURDAY! He’s a RIOT...As An OOMPH Girl! When Glimpy plays a dame it’s the wildest panic in film history! THE EAST SIDE KIDS A BIG LAFF SHOW! ICO GORCCY • HUNT! HAU 9088Y 4 rOLI/CUM ^ unrvm n LAST NIGHT! BELA LUGOSI in “Bowery at Midnight” rOLI/EUM LJ'I nn I CHILDREN "T NOT ADMITTED! SATURDAY-SUNDAY-MONDAY VICTIMS OF "SOCIAL JUSTICE" SUBMEBGED in SHAME and IGNOMINY! AMKitIr C'A SbNs br atio\ al KELVIES ANIMAL HOSPITAL OPEN 24 HOURS DAILY OFFICE: 914 Calhoun Avenue PHONE: Red 118 AMBULANCE SERVICE BOARDING KENNELS Dr. W. A. Kelvie, Veterinary .— .... 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