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'71 SUNDAY Ctibum SEPTEMBER 6, 1031 7S ROAD SYSTEM Peninsula! City Slated Pioneers With Articles of '49 Center.Hof International Expected to Add Color To Annual Rodeo Show Highway Activity 6-A 1 liSilffl I- MODOC COUNTY, PEAK-OE CALIFORNIA FOR HOUNDUR W'''fS' mSfhr PACIFIC GROVE Tl BE IB If I I Vi I I I'll JJM.w-1 7, i I i a I 1 it iK. I 1 I (H aw.gw. I 6 U. XX. .1 H.

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Adding color to Merced's annual Boundup, a big I SATTl-ISMAKe I 1 IUTTI LASSEN COUNTY COUOT HOUSE AIJURAS Alturas, the county seat, 1 0 miles north of Reno, Nevada, is a Spanish name meaning heights. It has an elevaiton- of 4446 feet above sea level. The couniy has a narrow gauge railroad line tunning from north to south in the eastern portion of the county. There is also a line railroad from Alturas to Klamath Falls by way of the lake district. 'i The outstanding landmark of Modoc county is the Lava BedsNational Monument, which is situated the northwestern part of the county.

The. Pitt river is the principal stream of Modoc county. There are several large lakes, including Goose lake, Middle lake, Lower lake and Upper lake. Tule lake, formerly called Rhett lake, was once a large lake but is now practically dry. Historically, Modoc county's chief claim to distinction is the Modoc wars.

The county was the dwelling place of the only Indian tribe that caused the Government of the United States serious trouble. The Modocs were fierce warriors whose homes were at the headwaters of the Pitt river. Most authorities are agreed that the tribe's name meant south." MODOC countywhich is situated in the northwestern corner of California, consist chiefly of lofty table land, although the topography changes to rough and mountainous country in the western part of the county. The tillable area of the county lies in the valley lands. Of the total area, which is 2,446,720 acres, the amount of tillable land is 376,100 acres.

1 ti II STATE WIDENS COASTAL ROAD Contra Costa Farm Unit Sets Date for Annual Dairy Day Conference cific Grove will be encircieu three sides by the main artery ol an international const highway system and-will beeoms the hub of tourist traffic on the Monterey peninsula, according to a. program of construction as outlined, today by Supervisor A. A. C'a rut hers. Caruthers' program includes four major highway construction jobs.

They are the building of a county hiphwav from to Prune-ilole to provide a direct route from the peninsula to the new highway now under construction and which will eliminate the San Juan grade; completion of the proposed extension of the road from Point Pinos through Del Monte forest to joint the Pacific. Grove-Carmel highway? the dedication to the state of th 16-mile road from here to Castro-vllle and the eventual inclusion ofj the Grove-Carmel road to conneat with the Carmel-San Simeon road. With the materialization of ties aims by the time the Simeon project, is completed, Pacific Grove should be the center of a continuous belt of scenic high ways and boulevards skirting thai city on the south, west and north, Caruthers said. The dedication to the stnte of the. road from the peninsnlato Castro-vllle would result In a saving to the county of $500,000 over a period of years, for the state highway de- -partment would improve the road und take, careof the maintenance, School Improvement Project Completed SARATOGA, Sept.

5 The $4500 Improvements made dining the summer at Saratoga elementary school are now complete nnd ready for use when the school opens for the fall term on September 14, Clerk E. S. Baumapn, of the school board, announced today. All woodwork and desks have been re-flnished, new linoleum andB?) sound-dendening material has been laid on floors of classrooms, new cafeteria equipment has been Installed and other Improvements completed. Home Permits Show Willow Glen Growth WILLOW GLEN.

Sept. 5. Steady growth of Willow Glen Is reflected In the manner in which building permits have been issued during the year, Building Inspector E. A. B'runtsch said today.

Building permits for' August totaled $42,750. nn Increase of over the July total of CONCORD, Sept. 6. Authorities on the dairying industry will conduct the first annual Dairy Day sponsored by the Contra Costa County Form bureau at Oakley on Tuesday, September 15. The dairy conference will be the first of Hs kind to be held in Contra Costa county.

Because of the prominence of the speaker It is expected that a large number dalrylnen form San Joaquin, lano and Alameda counMes will- be In attendance. Farm Advisor Ray Goble said today that the dairy day conference will start at 10 o'clock at tho Golden State rancb. Assurances have been given Lloyd Coleman, chairman of the committee In charge, that at least three prominent dairy authorities will be on the program. Those who Granges to Join in Drive for Elimination of Billboards ESCALON, Sept. 6.

The elimination of billboards, along public highway and the starting of an educational program to boost the sale of dairy products will be joint project for the Escalon and Oak-dal Grange for the coming year, It was announced today. Resolutions asking the state Grange to Initiate the same drives will be presented at the organization's, annual meeting. The Imposing of a hoavy tax on billboards as a mean of keeping the number of signs down to a minimum wa suggested in It resolution adopted by the Oakdale Grange, The resolution also will be presented to the Callforniijor-ganization at Its nnnual session, according to E. Maxwell, chairman of the highway commute of the Onkdale group. A number of representatives of the Escalon and Onkdale Granges Hainirntinn of Marinosa couniy resi dents will participate In a parade which Is to feature the last day's wai assured today.

The, Mariposang, noted for their collection of antique wagons, hay wire orchestras and '49 apparel, will march in all their trappings. In addition, there Will he several floats, including one by the Marl poHa.CQ'uOtjr-.fiKb "and game com- mission. DISCARD AZOHS Tiesldents of the mountuln town already nre preparing for their Mtt cnln fete, the Days of 49 ceienra tlon. with male members having discarded razors. Merced's Roundup will thus receive the visual benefit of much of Mariposa's elaborate preparations for its own bis fete.

The mountain delegation will comprise men, women and who will be seen In the opening parade on Sunday, September 13, the last day of the Roundup. The other processions are also on the program. The first will occur Friday night, September 11, and Is sponsored by the Merced Klwanis club. It will be open only to children undej the age of ten years, nnd will feature all pej from lizards to burrns. PIUZKfl OFFERED Prizes will be given those having the most original costume.

The second parade will be Saturday before the opening of the first day of competition In the rodeo events. Entries in the processions of Saturday and Sunday, it is planned, will depict scenes and cos-ttrne of the middle of the last century. Commercial exhibits tare to be barred, according to J. H. Alcorn, in charge of parade plans.

John Dexter of Mariposa lg in charge' of that county's participation In the fete, Vallejo Student to Get Scholarship Sept. 5. Arthur graduate of Vallejo high school year, has been warded the antyial $250 scholar' hip given by the high school honor society, It has been learned from Principal -George Barton. The award, originally made to Timothy Cnrr, was passed up by Csrr upon his entrance Into the Mure island, apprentice school. Another alternate, Margaret Sellar, relinquished her right to the scholarship by attending a school where it Is not applicable, Lpndhlad has entered the Patera-mento Junior college as a freshman.

Next year he Intend to transfer to the Affiliated Colleges Of San Francisco, where he will mudy dentistry. Boy Scout Troop Elects Officers MARTINEZ, Sept. Now officers today headed troop No. 2, Martinez Boy Scouts, fullowlttK-tie annual Tomniy" "Williams was chosen senior patrol leader-; Jack Mullen, yell leader; August Itahlves, scribe; Clement Miller, Jumps Little and Jack Mullen, patrol Eugene Gooding, Bruno Dues nnd Bill Uelun, assistant patrol leaders. Four Scouts were admitted to membership, according to Scoutmaster Newell Wood.

They are Junior Bray, Keith Morrow, Clarence Plnckncy and Fred Buckman, i Man Pensioned After 42 Years With Firm MARTINEZ, Sept. 5. Forty-two years of consecutive employment with the Standard Oil company was concluded today by Thomas J. Da Lacey, 80, a resident of the Mt. View district for the last twen-ty yearsDe Lacey today had been placed on the pension list.

He has been employed at the Richmond, and "Whiting, lnd refineries of the company. He is a brick mason by trade, lie Lacey Is the father of lghteen children, ten of whoin are living. ALAMOf AUMO, Sept. 5. Mies Helen Walker of Watsonvllle, a Mills College graduate, has succeeded Mrs.

Josephine Fowler Jones hs primary teacher at the Alamo school. The former Miss Fowler married Allien Jones several months ago. The September birthday party of the Community club has been pimtponed until next month when Mrs. Minnie Stone and daughter, Lilus, will be hostesses, "Miss Marie Bauer, who has been spending her Vacation with her parents, Mr, and Mr.Joh Bauer, she is engaged In the public schools has returned to Taso Rohles, where she Is engaged In the public school as a teacher. Mr.

and Mrs. K. Hogge of Pomona and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lun-nlng of Los Angeles have been goest tif Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Allen. Mrs. Jesse Whit has returned to Los Angeles after a visit with Colonel- and Mrs. W.

JU Whit at Whitehall Acres. SAN LORENZO Alius Jiuth Levin, of I'lHti-clsco vliited friends here recently. 'Ma May' Miller' and Leona Krsten of Nanus Kansas, are guest of Mrs. Otto 'Miss Mary of San J'lani'lsf in visiting this week with Julia Walsh. Mnvor J.

C. Lavlrt, of Junction Cliy is back from 4 weck'i tuy In COUPLE FETED ITAVWARD, Sept. IS, Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. James S.

Smithson of this city assembled to fete the fifty-fifth wedding anniversary of the pair. The Wllkins' ranch In Dublin canyon was the locale for a picnic and party. Four of the great-grandchildrpn enacted a wedding with Gordon and Tommy Hall actlnff as ushers and Earl and Beth Sinlth-son portraying the bridegroom and bride. Mr. and Mrs.

Smithson, pioneers of Shasta have lived In Ifayward 15 years. Recently Smith-son retired from business. Kor-merly he was a stage conch driver in Shasta county. i Many friends of the aged couple extended good wishes during the anniversary outing. Mrs.

Smithson is 73 and her husbnnd 78. School Enrollment For Term Increases PACIFIC GROVE, Sept. 6. Pn-ciflc Grove grnmmnr school enrollment this term is 877 pupils, an lncrcnse of 84 over last yenr'a total of S13, Principal 11. H.

Down announced todny. This Includes 75 pupils irv the first grade nnd 60 children In the kindergarten. Enrolhncnt by grades Is ss follows: First, 113; second, H3; third, 102; fourth, 88; fifth, 103; sixth, 90; seventh, 93; eighth, Sfi; adjustment, 27; kindergarten, liO. High school enrollment figures are not 'avnllnble, Principal A. B.

Ingham reports, since quito a few students are stilt expected to rcg- Ister. 'Travellarians'jq Meet at Monterey MONTERE B. Tbe nnnual state convention of "The Trav-ellarlans," a state organization comprised of severnl hundred women who are actively engaged In the travel nnd Information bureau profession will be held here on October. 9 and 10. The women represent every section dt the state and hold their nntlunl meeting for the purpose of acquiring new material to bo disseminated among the tourists.

The members of "The Travellarlnns" rnnk among tho best posted of any group on scpnlc attractions, history, points of interest, methods ot transportation and accommodations for travelers. Church Brotherhood Outlines Program Sept. 5. At dinner meeting of the executive committee of the Federated Church of Contra CoNla county nt tho Travelers' hotel here extension work among laymen in county churches was planned. P.

M. Sunford of Richmond, chairman, presided. Others attending were O. A. Lock wood, Concord; E.

O. Hale, Martinez; II. A. Bncr, Pittsburg; John A. Long, Rich Martinez Schools to Close for 3 Days MAHTTNKZ.

Scot. 5. Closing of mihlio schools has been fixed by the board of educaUon for June 10 and Lnbor Day nfitt Admission Day will be observed mithn tVirpBsrtnv recess. Monday? Tuesday and Wednesday, Septem ber 7, 8 and Chairman ilex jj. Boyer said today.

WALNUT CREEK WALNUT CREEK; Sept. 6. -Mr. and Mrs. L.

H. Weill are spending a three weeks' vacation in Mendocino county. Theodore Burling, town marshal, and Louis Freitns have left on a two weeks' motor trip to Tia Juana, Mr. and Mrs. Charles M.

Black-well recently entertained Dr. and Mrs. G. C. Cowles of Los Angeles.

The twn Tnnilllea were neighbors In Berkeley 15 years ago. William Avlse has moved Into the Fisher house "on Ronunza street from the llurvey residence. Mr. and 'Mrs. Henry Sconlon have returned, from their honeymoon and are making their home with the bride' father, D.

B. Francis. Mr. Scania was the former Mis Hazel Griffiths. ONAinir Fishing Rules Laid Down for Kiwanis Cruise Angling To Be Proliiiiitcd Between 4 and 6 A.

Says Leader of Expedition SAN LEANDRO, Sept. 5. All-night fishing for bass will not be permitted at the week-end fishing expedition of the local Klwanis club, September 19 nnd 20, on the ship "Moonstone," anchored In the Nnpa river about five miles from Vallejo, according to Skipper Milton Plnney. "This decision is for protection of tho more conservative club mem bers who deslro a few hours of sleep nnd who are entitled to some consideration. "It would" bn perfectly, nil right, it the nvld fishermen would enrry on.

the sport In a dignified, quiet manner, but a blond-curdling shriek of triumph and achievement at 4 oclock In the morning is a terrible shock to tho average human nervous system." A careful study of the characteristics of the Imss fisherman has-convinced him, the skipper said, of an utter lack of control of vocal tendencies following the landing of a big fellow. "Many a night I. have been nwnk-cned those chilling shrieks that seem )lle a concoui'Xe of lost, souls but merely are expressions of glee and triumph emitted by an over-zealous buss fisherman, Skipper Plnney said. Fishing from the boat will be prohibited between the hours of 4 and Co. it ww emphasized by Plnney.

TE ASSUME PISTS RAN Sept, 4. Four new principals nnd 40 new teachers' will assume their duties In schools of Santa Clara county when tho fall term opens September 14,, County Superintendent nf Schools I Joseph Hancock announced today. i The four new principals nnd schools to which' they nre assigned tire ns follows: Grace Bark ley, Jackson school; Prentiss Brown, Los Gntos union high school; Julian Hermanson. Encinnl school and M. L.

Lanyon, Morolnnd school. Included In the list of new teachers nre: Domlhy Eakln nnd Hilda Mystrom, llerryessa school; Jean Howard. school; Helen Blair, Tlielma "Cornell, Deborah Thompson and Priscllln Wightmnn, Campbell union school; Mrs Catherine Golden, Encinnl school; Helen C. Miller, Evergreen school; Minnie Joyce. Mt.

Pleasant school: Mrs. Grace Borden, Elizabeth Dickey, Margaret McManus nnd Mary Sox, Palo Alto schools; Lucille Tomasclan, San Martin school; Frances Black nnd Anzetta Hill, Saratoga school: Mildred Sloan nnd George Hutchinson, Sunnyvale school; rearl Davis, Mario Howard, Ruth Soule Johnson and Frances Willett, Los Gatos elementary school; Vera Rathbun, Gllroy Ellen Feutherstone and Elizabeth. Taylor, Jefferson Union school; Gladys Herger, La-guna school; Howard Reuse, Los Altos school; Margaret Dillon, Monta Bella school; Elizabeth Anderson and Elaine Blanchard, Morcland school; Martha Herzog, Los Gatos: union high school; Fred Donald Bourdon, Catherine Trfirshbough, Anna Stevens and Edna, Wilbur, Mountain View high school; Madeline Helm nnd Helen Shank, Willow C.len: Marian Tower, Campbell union high school. PLEASANTON PLEAS ANTON, Sept. 5.

Mrs. Walter Nilsen and Mrs. Randolph W. APPerson have returned from the American Legion Auxiliary convention In Long Beach. Mr.

"and Mrs. George W. Hansen were given a surprise party recently by a group of their young friends. Mr. and Mr.

Fred Gratten of Oakland visited Mis. Koto Gevter ond Mr. and Mrs, John O'Neill this week' Mr. Mary 'Barton was guest of honor at, a recent bridge party given at the home of Mrs. Charles S.

Graham. AC Stanislaus County Bridge Dedication Date Scheduled have promised to speak are G. K. Gordon, extension specialist in dairying; Professor William Regan, director ot the dairy division of the University of California College of Agriculture at Davis, and Samuel Greene, manager of the California palry council. Of particular' interest to tbe dairymenwlll be Professor Regan's dlscusssion on breeding for milk production, "Recording to Farm Adviser GoblV expected that Professor Regan, who has had many years of In dairy breeding work, will stress the importance of the value of the sire to'the herd and explain methods of sire selection.

Chairman Coleman expects to announce the (complete program Soon for the Contra Costa Dairy Day, will be present at. Grangi day at the Sacramento State Pair September 9, it. was announced. The highway committee of the Oakdale organization will make an Investigation of a bridge over the Stanislaus river to determine whether it Is safe for -heavy vehicular traffic, The span Boon will be replaced by a new bridge now well along In the course of construction. Escalon and Oakdale Granges will hold a Joint initiation of a class of 18 new members, according to pinna announced today.

Worthy Master R. H. Spencer, of Oakdnle, has appointed Maxwell, Mrs. W. C.

McMillan and Mrs. Ered Merrihew a committee to work with 'tho local group in making pings for U'e affulr. It. L. Brltt heads the Escalon Grunge and is In charge of local arrangements for.

the initiation. placed calling nttentlon to the fact It Is unsafe for loads over five tons. The new span will be a shortcut to communities northeast of here and, addition, will eliminate dangerous highway curves und hazardous railroad crossings. According to tentative pluns, state officials nnd members of the Stanislaus county board of supervisors together with representatives of the Oukdalo city council and chomber of coinrncre will have a. prominent part in the dedication ceremonies.

The exact date of the program will be set Inter. within the next 30 days, according to Coffey. The unit calls for widening, deepening nnd straightening the river between Burn's Cutoff and Black Slough and specifications are now In Wafh-Ington awalting-checking and approval by the chief engineer. The unit to be started next week calls for excavation of 1,435,000 cubic yards of dirt from the river between Rlack Slough and the western end of Spud Island. The Krnnks Construction company dreYlger, "Seattle," will arrive here this week to prepare for the dredg.

Little Is known ot methods to control rice lily, a serious pest In rice fields, Dr. Robblns ot the University of California, botany division, told the growers. C. W. Baker, Pentz farmer, said he favored sowing rice by land for the reason that the roots are more firmly Imbedded In the Sowing by air create a stllt-Uke conditio rr of the roots and cause rice to fall ever, be aaltl, SANTA CRUZ, Sept.

of the realignment of the Los Oa- tos-Hnnta Cruz state highway, from Inspiration Point to Scott's Valley, near this city, Is 'neartng comple It Is expected (that late this fall' clearing work' along the right-of-way will be undertaken; prepar atory to construction wnion it is thought will start early In the sum mer. It is snttcinstedithat traffic will be passing within month over the one-mile stretch! of the same highway, Just built by the state, from the city limits to the north boundary; of 'the Pasatlempo estates. The mile of four-lane highway Just completed 'In part ofthe state project lor straigntening tne enure route from Santa Cruis to Los Oa. tos, widening the roadbed and elim inating dangerous curves, According to tentative plans, the road 'over the mountain will be a four-lane highway In the hills, with two lanes on levels and In the val' ley. The realignment shorten the road about miles and greatly cut down traveling time compared with the present road.

"Upon completion of the survey rights-of-way will be acquired by the state and contract for construc tion let. The work is In charge of C. Darllagt locating engineer, with, (headquarters" In San Francisco. The Santa Cm, office Is In charge of Assistant Engineer Arthur Velter. Librarian Reports Circulation Gain LODI, Sept.

The Lodl public library showed an Increase 'of 15 per cent In the number of bonks loaned during August, as compared to 'the same month last according to the monthfoA-report of Miss Amy Boyntort, fibrarjnn. During the month Just ended there were 9198 books loaned against 7988 loaned one year ago. There was also 79 new borrowers listed, 100 fiew books purchased, and 12 books borrowed from other libra rlcs on special request. San Jose Bridge Nears Completion SAN JOSE, Sept. 5.

The new reinforced concrete bridge over Guadalupe creek at West Virginia street, linking that thoroughfare with Home street to form a hew cross-town artery, will be ready for use before November 1, F. O. Bohnett of the Thermotlle Construction Company, building the bridge, reported today, The bridge Is being constructed at a cost of $20,000. The last two blocks of West Virginia street, which formerly ended at the are being realigned and paved to eliminate an offset at the bridge approach. CENTER VILLE CKNTKKVJLLIS," Sept.

5. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rmerson expect to move Into their nuv home within two weeks, A. Ruthbone, principal ot the Washington Union high school, attended the chamber ot commerce luncheon in Nlles Tuesday.

Dr. and Mis. W. L. McWhlrter entertained 30 guests- at a recent bridge dinner.

Mr. G. 8. Ilolman has returned from a tour of the Pacific North- -4 Miss Jowphlne 'Herbert has 'accepted a poNltion as teacher In the. gram mar srKool, i MVERMORE LIVKIt.VIOH Sept.

5 Jllss Vita Jensen lies bin appointed secretary of the local Business and Professional Women's club to succeed her sister, Miss Dorothy Jensen, who Is to be married in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lyons are spending a vacation In northern California, Mrs. M.

O. Cellaghan attended a meptln'g of the children's department of tho Southern Alameda County Welfare board in Nlles Thursday, Mi-, and Mr. Robert Armstrong Visited in Stockton this weke.l Mr. and Mrs. E.

J. Lawless are spending a vacation In Shasta I county, V' MOUNTAIN VIEW, Sept, 5. Protest hearing the proposed openljig of tho new Moffatt boulevard from Mountain View to the United States naval dirigible base near Sunnyvale has been continued 30 days by the city council due to the fact that only one protest has been received "so far. Only the Southern Pacific company has come forward to enter a protest against the opening ot the proposed new boulevard connecting Mountain View directly with the air wise. Members of the cltv council slate that since there.

Is much other property affected, it ls1ikely that some property owners are holding back on filing of protests In hope of orftaining higher prices for their la nils, In. order that all may be heard, the counejl has continued the hearing on protests a month. -V $hool Board Grants Two Life Diplomas PACIFIC GROVE, Sept. 5. Two Pacific Grove teachers have been granted life diplomas by the county school board, R.

H. Down, presi- dent of the board, announced today. They nre Miss Margaret Furness, Pacific Grove hluh school faculty member, and Miss Margaret Simp-kins, a teacher In the Oak Grove grammar school, but a Pacific Grove resident. These teachers have fulfilled re-nuircnienti, of tho new state law, having had 48 months successful teaching In California, one year of It In Monterey county. San Jose Doctor to -Attend Convention SAN JOSE, Sept.

5. Dr. E. Lee Iliirch, prominent local physician und surgeon, will be one of the principal speaker at the Chicago convention of the American Electronic Research Association of which he is president, September 13 to IB. His topic will cover "Malarial Blues" and will deal with Important phases of electronic diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Picnic Committee Named by Lodge Sept. B. In preparation for the picnic to he staged by Alhnnibra circle, Neighbors of Woodcraft, on September 20, the following committee has heen-named to direct arrangements: Mis. Mary Mrs. Marlon Lovett, Mrs.

Kalhlren Coughlln, Mrs. Catherine Ashe, Mrs NcllJ Dunn and Mrs. Cecils Pctee. The location will be announced soon. LAFAYETTE 'LAFAYETTE.

Sept. 5. Dr. A1-vln R. Powell has received word from Mr.

and Mrs. J. B. John telling of their arrival -in London on their tour of Europe. Mrs.

Kenneth Juster. Is vlsitiig relatives in Santa BarUira. i Members Ojf the Ladles' Aid society were entertained at the home of R. E. McNeil recently.

Among the guests were Mesdames Roy Bunker, Leo Coleman, Bertha Dean, J. W. Freed, Fred Gates, M. M. Garrett, Harold Hodges, Agnes Hall, C.

W. Heatherington, J. C. Hill, J. Klmbal, Stuart Me-Nell, G.

Medau, Huttie Noyes. R. A. Raugust, August Schutt, M. H.

Stanley, Fred Thomas, William W'akeman, George Wrldon, Bert Mnreninl, William McNeil, Itbbci't McNeil. Bert Morenlni'ond family have token up residence in Perine home. NILES NILES, 5. Accompanied by Myron' Hurrls, Oakland attorney, Ed Rose left this weeK for a hunting trip In Round valley. Miss Estelle Hlrsch was guest of honor at a recent bridge tea given In San Jose by Mrs.

B. F. Hawes. i Miss Eleanor Jacks has resigned as a teacher In the grammar school to accept another position, I Mr, and Mrs. Roland Bendel visited the battle fleet In San Francisco bay thi week.

$31,750. Bruntsch stated that the average valn of building permits granted here since January 1 ha been. $50,000 per month. Valle jo Community Chest Meeting Set VALLEJO, Sept. 5.

Dan Foley, president, will officiate at a meeting of the recently organized Val- lejo Community Chest next Tuesday night In the Casn de Vallejo. It is expected that the chest directors will launch plans for the fund campaign to be held late thi fall, and settle final organization details, including the selection of a permanent secretary. The post ha been temporarily filled by Charles Condy, Exchange club president. Building Permits at Stockton Increase STOCKTON, Sept. B.

Building permits in Stockton for the month of August totaled $91,851, an Increase of almost $30,000 over the preceding month, according to the report of city Building Inspector W. A. Curtis. July building total were During. the month construction of 17 new'hoines was started at a cost of $68.

Sill. Nonresidential permits totaled 15 and will cost $15,520. Native Sons to Send Delegates to L. A. STOCKTON, Sept.

B. Fifteen delegates from Stockton Parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West, will attend the Admission Day celebration to, be held. In Los Anggles September 9. The local delegation will be headed by President Eugene Allison and Secretary R. D.

DOrcey. W. "Rothenbush is chairman ot the committee In charge of ceremonies to bn, held by the local parlor at Los Angeles, OAKDALE, Sept. B. Stanislaus county's new 80,000 bridge over the Stanislaus river near here will be dedicated In November at a program sponsored by the Oakdnle Chamber ot Commerce and local.

20-30 club. George Macomber, county surveyor, said construction is progressing ahead of schedule, pouring of concrete for the big pier, hits been completed and foundations laid. The superstructure will be erected soon, according to plans. Meanwhile, temporary repairs have been made on the old bridge, on which warning signs have been Stockton Deep Water Port Work Near Half -Way Mark DANVILLE f-- nAVVIT.t.K i STOCKTON, Sept. fi.

Rapidly Hearing the halt-way mark Stockton's 16,000,000 deep water project is 4.U.8 per cent complete it has been announced by Walter M. Caf-fey, federal engineer in charge of dredging activities. Dredging has been-contlnuously" underwav Blnoe April J4, 1(130 when work was started at the Pittsburg end of the project. Two large units were completed during August and another unit'is scheduled to get under way next week. Three large units remained to be dredged nnd bids for the first of these will be called Mrs.

Chris Christiansen entertained 'T the El Rio Card club recently. Quests were Mr. and Mrs. George Cooper, Mr. and Mrs.

D. M. Mr. and Mrs. Saarl.vMr.

and II' J. Steger, Miss Bitters, Mrs. Robert unroe. Adolph Spilker will leave Monday for Chlcagb to attend college and Moaon Smith will attend Ore- gon Agricultural college at Cor-vallis. Mr.

and Mrs. S. H. Johnson en-lertaincd at a supper dance" ana bridge their home recently Guests were Mri. and Mrs.

Everett Johnson, Mr. and-Mr. C. O. Brad-hoff and dauehter Cln ire.

Mr nnr! tMrs.iPnul Santana, Mr. and Mrs. Official Claims Airplane Crop Work Still Experiment niCHVALE, Sept. B. Sowing rice by airplane Is still In the experimental stages nnd costs more thnn sowing on land, H.

P. Everett, Butte county farm adviser, told 0 Sacramento valley rice growers here yesterday afternoon at the eighth annual Rica day program! Everett said the cost of sowing an acre of rice by airplane was $3.08 and by land $2.91. He believes thHt the new method may, be perfected In the future, J- izgerald, Mr. and Mrs. Lew Fredericks, Mrs.

Bertha. Fitzgerald, Miss Alice Johnson, Jack Ferle, 4 CUiylon and Edwin IJ Mr. and Mrs. George Watson, Alice ttoinpertz, Mr. and Mrs.

Ben H. Johnson and Stephen Johnson Jr. s. Nell Harrison entertained frier recently In honor of her nleCi MiH Virginia Richards, wb llefUfor her home In Seattle..