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1 6-S OAKLAND TRIBUNE, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1932 mi i i i. ii i ii i iiMim. i.witmwwwwnm..wmmmmmmi.. i.m. uu nu mi 1 1 pi i mi i i i im HEAD YOLO LEGION POST L.

A. Veterans Prepare for Gold Mining Operations HIGHWAY TO ELIMINATE RAIL MENACE MERCED GO. CROP STATUS HELD GOOD $1,000,000 jSREQlESTED y7 ill Harvey Bender, executive committee; Leo Lawson, historian, and LeonJSorach, executive committeeman. (Front row, left to right) Harold McCollom, second vice-commander; Fred R. McGrew, first vice-chairman; John O.

Miller, commander; O. B. Kirk, adjutant Emil Niclas, treasurer, and Delbert R. Ball, sergeant-at-arms. Paul Hollingshcad photo.

Installation of officers of Yolo Pot 77, American Legion, hat been held at Woodland, with two Sacramento drum and bugle corps and the Woodland corps participating. Frank Trop-per of Roseville, of the sixth district, was installing officer. The new leaders are (top rdw. left to right), Julius Kraft, chaplain; M. F.

Roach, George Hazeman and HINT) Oakdale Water Unit to Close Season This Month OAKDALE, Oct. IB. After a successful season, the Irrigation year for the Oakdale Irrigation DlHtrlct will be closed this month. It was announced today by R. E.

Hartley, chief engineer. After this week virtually all ditch-tenders will go off duty, with one or two being kept to allow little additional water for stock and ladlno clover. The. South San Joaquin Irriga tion District, sister of the local system, ended all Irrigations today as there Is no further need of water. Reindeer Meat Packing Plant Plans Near Finish MOSS LANDING, Oct.

15. Plans to make Moss' Landing the center of a large reindeer meat distribution system today were near completion. William Snndholdt has announced that he has leased a warehouse and 15 to 20 acres of land a reindeer company for Industry headquarters. He said he understood that construction work on slaughter-house would be started Immediately. The first shipment of reindeer Is Blated to arrive at Moss Landing regular Santa Claus weather (5TE4PEN5 II! PAHERSOH Hundreds of Persons Renew "Old Friendship: Whiskers Prevailing Mode for Men I PATTERSON, Oct.

IB. "Pard, howdy!" This Is the prevailing spirit In Patterson today an hundreds of persons-renewed old friendships amid colorful surroundings of a by-gone era in a pioneer homecoming celebration sponsored by this community. la spirit, atmosphere and ac tlon the days of a past century, are being revived once more in Horsethlef Bend." the title of the three-day fete, which is the In Patterson's history. Opening last night with a pro- dedicated to the early empire-builders of California, the celebration continued today wUh a host of features and will reach its climax tomorrow with a barbecue and reenactment of scenes and customs of the days when Patterson was the flourishing metropolis bf a vast wheat-growing empire In the northern San Joaquin valley. PAST 18 REVIVED.

The calendar may say "11)32," but everything else here now is in keeping with the days of the past. There are old-time bars with long pictures and trappings of the authentic ongs of the past. In fact, much of tfie equipment used actually saw service In the days when big steamboats piled the San Joaqulh river, heavily laden with -wheat grown In this district. There are gambling halls with games going full blast with thou-nands of dollars in "Horsethlef Bend" currency on the tables'. There are allele gamblers with pol- lshod black boots, fancy vests skirted with watch chains resembling present-day dog chains, and those rakish black hats.

WHISKERS ARE MODE. And whiskers! They are In all colors and styles. For weeks most of the male population of this district has been growing them. Tomorrow a committee of women will select the winners of the whls-Icertno contest. A parade, dancing with music furnished by the old "hoe-down" orchfeBtras, a river pageant, and pedal entertainment are on the program for tomorrow, Also, there will be a district American Legion caucus, Woodland to Start 'Drive Against Rats WOODLAND, Oct.

16 Plans were' announced today by Agricultural Commissioner C. E. Berry fop a county-wide campaign against rats, to be conducted next month. Ths 'campaign will he started as ooa after the first rains as possible withi the United States Biological Survey aiding in the work. The it Is stated, will force the rats to seek shelter and will facilitate the campaign against them, Lions Club to Fete Lodi Football Team LODI, Oct 15.

Members of the Lodi High School football team will be guests of the Lodl Junior Lions Club at the third annual football banquet, November 9. Coaches and managers win also he guests of the club. The committee in charge of the affair is composed of Harold Roush, Warren Hunting, Bob McLane and George A. Burrell. Lodians to Attend State Chamber Meet LODI, Oct," 1 5.

Three members of the Lodl district Chamber of Commerce will attend the statewide committee meeting of the fitate Chamber of Commerce In Pan Francisco, October 20 and 21. They are: President L. K. Marshall, Secretary-Manager E. E.

David, John F. Blakely and II. Churchill. Peak of Rice Harvest Hit Near Oakdale Indications Beint to 100 or More Cars Being Shipped During the Present Season OAKDALE, Oct. 15.

Harvesting of the Oakdale district's rice crop Is now at Its peak, with indication 'that more than 100 ears will be shipped this season. The yield is running from 25 to 50 sacks to the acre end the quality Js reported high. While rice operations are In full force, the cleanup of Oakdale's wool crop has been completed, with high prices reported. The output waa sold to Boston buyers more than 8 cents a pound, which was a 100 per cent increase over the quotations of a month ago. Chief credit for securing the better price was given a pool organized "recently.

The total wool output was estimated at 30,000 pounds. It Is expected to be more than' doubled next season because- of the good clover inducement offyed jrrow C'. The crop of rice from the 2000 cre under cultivation, is expected io be about 60.000. 'The larger flippers. are' Anton Albert lutlenmaler, Fred Rleger, P.

li vis, Jensen Stelck, Lynn Riley, J.1 Brockman. Samuel Froscl-n(f. a. Uendlx and Carl Hoff- n. a to a In be by O.

bluice Boxes Installed at Oakdale Ranch; Men to 'Dig in' for Winter Months A KT) A Oct 1S More than 50 American, Legion men of Los Angeles today began preparatioi for gold mining operations on a extensive scale at the Russell ranch, east of Oakdale. The World War veterans are 1 stalling sluice boxes and oth eaulnment. Thev are "diezlne I for the winter and announced they plan to conduct systematic wo for irnld. "This Is not Just a fly-by-night gold mining attempt, sa.fl nokesman for the croup. "We a going to establish an American Le gion colony at the dlgglns and ex pret to make a living on a commu nity basis." Thirty of the veterans stoppei off In Oakdale for a short time apt food and aid before starting ou on theJast 30 miles of the journey.

TheyNsald they originally nao ample funds and food to last them until they reached the ranch, but were delayed at Lindsay. The Russell property was extensively mined at one time, but there Is still said to be virgin foil there. The "gold mining soldier camp" was established because the veterans said they were unable to find emptovment elsewhere. zilTl STATION en SAN JOSE, Oct. 15.

Two important steps towards zoning an 1 Improving the United States navil air station area near Sunnyvale, and one which will he the forerunner of a mn.lor highway planning system for the county, had been taken today. The P.nard of Supervisors of Santa Clara County has passed a setback line ordinance affecting Matilda Avenu Under the ordinance provisions, construction of bulldlmrs will be set back to 43 feet from thf center of tbe avenue on either side. The entire avenue from the city limits of Sunnyvale at Maude Avenue, across the new Ilayshore Highway unit and to tbe Alvlso-Mountain View Road, will be affected. Other set-bark ordi nances for various county roads are planned. At Mountain View the Chamber of Commerce has voted to urge the city council to take all necessary sleps to bring about completion of Moffett Boulevard from the Mountain View city limits to the air station.

The new boulevard will connect Mountain View with the air station. Head ofN.L W. To Visit St. Helena ST. HELENA.

Oct. 15. Final plans are being made by members of La Junta Parlor No. N. D.

fl. to honor Mrs. Anna Mlxon-Arntstronp, of Woodland, grand president of the order, here on Tuesday evening Mrs. Armstrong, is a native of St. Helena and spent many years of her life here, and It Is expected that rhe will be greeted by a large number of former friends.

Invitations have been extended to parlors at Clear Lake, Calistoga, Napa, Vallejo and Santa Rosa to be present at the affair, which will commence with a dinner to be served nt Bourn hall by members of the Episcopal Guild. Champion Fisher of Oroville Is Dead OROVILLE. Oct. 15. August Johnson, 64, died yesterday at his home in Oroville.

He was a resident of this city for 42 years He was a native of Sweden. In the early 1900's, Johnson, who was nn enthusiastic fisherman, hooked a sturgeon that took him more than a day to land. Thirty years after he landed the prize fish the story of his prowess and photographs of his catch were the subject of discussion In Oroville sporting circles. Johnson died of a heart affliction. He leaves a widow and two sons all of Oroville.

Government Flour To Be Distributed LAKEPORT, Oct. 15. A requisition has been sent In for 150 barrels of Federal flour, which will bo received here about October 20. It will be distributed under direction of the local chapter of the Red Cross and the county relief officer. A amount of outing flannel for children's garments, which will be made up by Rd Cross members, will al.

be sent here, chapter officials have been advised. Dairymen to Diecuss New Testing Law GRIDLEY, Oct. 15. The Butte County Dairymen's Protective Association has called a mass meeting for Monday In Cit -Hall here for the purpose of protesting the proposed State tax of $1 a head on cattle to provide funds to carry on cattle testing In the State. Dairymen In Butte, Yuba and Sutter counties have been invited and State legislators In the three counties have been asked to attend the meeting.

Judme Tuttle Sworn In For Third Term NEVADA CITY, Oct. 15. Judge Raglan Tuttle took the office oath for Superior Court Judge for the third time in Nevada City this week. The present term of Judge Tuttle' will expire In 1939. He wjjs first appointed In 125, Quality High and Quotations on Up Grade, Says Bulletin of Civic Body GUSTINE.

(Jet. 13. Featured by a distinct note of encouragement, True V. Fowler. County Chamber of Commerce secretary, today issued a bulletin covering crop conditions in this district.

Although general production Is below thtit r.f previous years, quality was reported of high average and signs were s'-en that the bottom has been reached In quotations. Condition of the butterfat market in particular was termed "most encouraging'" In view of the recent advances, and the bulletin (Jeclaresf-lndicatlons are markets contlne firm. lay priceiviocany were sam to Incline higher, although yield has hern substantially reduced. Army worms made grent inroads in reducing the crop from 35 to 50 ppr cent, according to the survey. "The hlackeyn bean market is strong and the Illlmar area, where the larsest acreage Is grown, reports movement of considerable quantities at prices ranging from $2.50 to $2.75," the bulletin states.

"A red need acreage and short yield will indiiate Pome possibility of further advances." Outlook for returns from fruit "trvesting termed "discouraging." while the cattle markets at this time were regarded as un satisfactory. The county's cotton crop shows and picking is just getting under way. The lire yield Is expected to be 200.000 bag.i, and the bulk of It Is expected to be cut by the middle of October. Post Head Names Year's Committees WALNUT CREEK. Oct.

15. Committee appointments for the corning year HTive been made Commander Forrest Bailey of the Walnut Creek Tost of American Legion. Included in the various units are: William Hughes, Martin Fa aching, Ruebei) KI-eltus, Hubert Gibson, ambnUnilcy, executive board; R. It. Clijj'k, M.

M. Garrett. J. A. and John Pearson, AmerlCan-Ism't Hlalock Putnam, Joseph GraifTflfThlo.

Hughes, Faschnng-inrd Boy Scouts; Norman Wilson, Harry Hoffman, Russell Stow, and A. II. llee'ds, Community betterment; Raymond Spencer, Dwlght Jones, Joseph Harkley and Edward MoConnell, disaster relief: J. A. Wasson and Freftas, conservation; John A.

Mitchell, Spencer, Fas-chang and Bnllcy. finance; Clhson Bailey, Putnam. Garrett, Hughes. Spencer ami Fasohnng, membership; Jones, Clark, MoConnell, Faschang and Bailey, building. Holy Name Society Increases Its Rolls MARTINEZ, Oct.

15. Membership of the newly formed Holy Name Society of St. Catherine's Catholic Church has Increased from 35 to 75 It was announced at the second meeting held In the old rectory. The group electe.j officers with S. F.

MacCarthy being chosen president. Others are Harold Moriarlty, vice-president; Anthony De La Fontaine, secretary; Dave Murray, treasurer: Michael Mulcihy yand E. C. Bartlett, marshals. aid Rev William Rcllly spiritual adviser.

The society will receive Holy Communion In a body Sunday at St. Catherine's Church, It was announced. Tony Fazzlnl entertained with accordion numbers. Byron Club to Hold Reciprocity Lunch BYRON, Oct. 15.

First reciprocity luncheon to be given in Contra Costa County by the Sixteenth District of the California Congress of Parents and Teachers Is 'scheduled to be held here on October 31. Preliminary plans for the event, which will assemble rep. resentatives of A. units throughout Contra Costa and Alameda Counties, were discussed at a recent business session of the Mt." Diablo Council at the Clayton Valley Grammar School. Mrsi R.

R. Veale, council president directed the meeting, and Mrslt A Macey, president of the iflayton vaucy unit was hostess. urowp to 1 ahe Hart In Navy Day Fete WALNUT CREEK, Oct. 15 Headed by Mayor Norman F. Wil son and 'Councilman R.

R. Clarke, a party of Walnut Creek residents will travel to Mare Island Navy Yard on October 27 In Observance of Navy Day. Wilson and Clarke. eT-servioemen. annually conduct the Walnut Creek group on the Navy Day tour.

Anyone wishing to join the party is asked to communicate with either of the officials. Willows Man Will Head Loan Bureau WILLOWS. Oct. 15. 'Rev.

S. C. Davis yesterday was appointed president of the Glenn County National Farm Loan Association' to succeed J. L. Napton, realtor, who resigned.

Davis has been a director and will be succeeded In this capacity by J. D. Finks of Maxwell. City Manager of Monterey in Move for Funds to Complete Unit Along Coast MONTEREY, Oct. 15.

A cam-palgn to procure early completion of the Carmel-San Simeon Coast Highway was underway today as the result of the efforts of City Manager R. M. Dorton of Monterey. Dorton has interviewed executives of the California-State Chamber of Commerce and other authorities to obtain i. backing for a plan whereby an additional $1,000,000 would be allocated to the project.

If successful this plan would result In the grading of the twelve miles which now separates 'the northern and soulhern ends of the uncompleted portion of the high way within possibly a year. This would make the road passable over Its entire length An additional is necessary to complete the highway according to the original plan. Besides the $1,000,000 for grading, $2,000,000 more would be required to build twelve additional bridge and then put a temporary surfacing upon the entire route from Carmel to San Simeon. At the present rate of progress this would require approximately three more years, according to the State Highway Commission's estimate. Dorton's new plan would call for the Immediate letting of two additional grading contracts on the northern and southern ends to push that part of the work through with all possible speed.

Elsie Club Formed By Marysville Children MAR YSVILLE. Oct. 15. An enthusiastic meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Ethel T.

Weathers, to form a local chapter of the Aunt Elsie Club of The Oakland TRIBUNE. The following members signed the application for charter: Ethelyn Shaw. Ethelda Spot is, Frank Rakela. Emma M. Tothero, Marjorle Stephens, George Ban-field, Harrlette Jones, Rita Ran-fleld, Mildred Stennett, Wllma Silver, Jean Anthony.

As soon as the charter Is received, the officers will be as follows: Ethelyn Shaw, Harrlette Jones, Ethelda Spatz, Rita Ban-field, Frank Rakela. The youngsters will be guided In their activities by Mrs. Weathers, whose wide experience with Juvenile organizations will help the unit of the Aunt ElHle club to achieve outstanding success. 6 Woodland Scouts Named for Honors WOODLAND, Oct. 15.

six Woodland Boy Scouts have been recommended by local scoutmaster for tbe highest ranking In the organization thnt of Eagle Scout. Action on the petitions may tnkep i National headouarters In New York in time to present th boys with their badges at the Court of Honor to be held November 10. The boys who have been recommended for the honor are: John and Bill Griffith, twins; Melvln Tauzer. Mortimer Dozier. Ray Humphrey and Grant Cloud.

NAM F.I) DIRECTORS. HOLLISTER. Oct. 15. Charle N.

Hawkins and R. C. Maclachlan have recently been named members of the advisory committee for the San Francisco office of the Regional A cricult urn I Corporation. Irland Church To Be Feature Navy Fete St. Peter's Chapel at Mare Island Built Exc'usively For Service Members MARE ISLAND, Oct.

15. When Navy Day visitors gather at the Mare Island yard October 27 they will see, among other things, one of the two edifices built by the Navy exclusively for divine worship. It Is St. Peter's Chapel unique and historical church at Walnut and Cedar avenues, located In of the most beautiful spots of the government establishment. The other naval church is at theAn-napolis Naval Academy.

The yard chapel is entirely Vestments for the Catholic father occupy one dressing room, and accoutrements for the Protestant services, Ihe other. St. was completed In 1901, having beenvprected in accordance witha congressional appropriation obtained by Senator G. Perkins at the insistence of Chaplain A. A.

McAllster of the Navy. It is built of California redwood, of modified Gothic design, Is unpainted and mellowed by-years Of rain and sun. The chief charm of the edifice, according to naval authorities here, is In the fact that it Is a veri table shrine for American naval history. Every one of the stained glass windows, and each of a large number' of carved wooden medal- tnnp 1. hero Lawrence, Decatur, Perry.

Farragut and others. The pews, walls and arched beamed ceiling are of natrrn! wood, and the console of the nin- oriatl is contained in the cabinst of, the original organ. Bids for Construction to Be Opened at Merced During Pext Few Days MERCED. Oct. 13.

Bids for the construction of more than on-half mile of highway, which will eliminate a dangerous crossing over the Oakdale branch of the Southern Pacific north of the city limits, will be opened within a few days. -This announcement was made today by Carl Nelson, Merced highway maintenance superintendent, who said the state has set aside $48,000 for improvement, which will do away with the portion of road known locally as "death stretch." The new highway, Nelson said, will start at Bear Crock, cross the Oakdale railroad and rejoin the present Golden State Highway at the old Merced airport. It was first planned to replace the present grade crossing with either an underpass or overhead crossing. Both proposals, however, were discarded and plans now call for a grade crossing without a turn In the highway. The approach will be graded to give clearer vision of the railroad tracks from both sides than Is afforded under the existing road, according to Nelson.

Another important road improvement In this district, It was pointed out, is the surfacing of a portion of the highway with gravel to reduce the possibility of skidding in wet weather. This project Is nearlng completion. Postal Income Shows Growth SALINAS, Oct. 16. Salinas postal receipts showed a 19 per cent gain during the three months period ending September 3ft, 1932.

over the corresponding period of a yeor ago, according to an announcement by Postmaster W. J. Martin. This 19 per cent represents the sum of $3242.27. The receipts for the last three months totaled $20,924.7 1, as against $1 Martin reported Fifteen per cent of the gain was attributed to the recent raise In the postal rates which leaves a net In crease of 4 per cent last quarterly period over the 1931 total.

Postmaster Martin pointed out that pjnstal receipts consisting of sales of stamps, box rentals and Insurance and registration fees, forrft a reliable index to general business conditions. 40 School Students Put on Honor Roll ANTIOCH, Oct. 15. Miss Wllma Cheatham, vice principal, announced today that 40 seventh and eighth grade students of the Anti-och Junior High School have been placed on the honor roll Tor the first Bchool period. They are: Eighth grade: Amelia Rels, Enid Colvln, Mary Donlon, Laura Fain, Virginia McClintock, Luella Ayers, Carol Baxter, Marie Vlera, Louise McKenney, Enrlquitta Cabrera, Dolly Betty Cowan, Joseph Fessla, Marian Frederlckson, Lola Jacuzzi, Lottie Mahaffey, Prue Minaker, Wllma Peters, Michael Ruck.

Seventh grade: Ethel Banks, Olive Beede, Doris Johnson, Betty Boyer, Louise King, Emelyn Johnson, Jane Juett, Mllllcent Nelson, Mahala McCulley, Emilia Ruck, Betty Warren, Virgil Callsesl, Robert Taylor, Sarah Belllci, Velia Cavalli, Lena Fredlanl, Leno B'rcdl-anl, Hilda Joseph, Jean McKenzie, June Reynolds, Robert Sprague, Olga Ventrini. Health Classes to Be Held at School MARTINEZ, Oct. 15. An augmented schedule of conditioning classes for business men has been arranged at the Martinez Evening School, faculty officials said today. AVhlle courses are already under way at the.

Senior High School under the direction of W. B. Knowles, a director of physical education, additional special work is to be offered at the Junior High School Gym. Coach Harold Drum-mond will supervise the new classes, which will Include, volleyball, calisthenics, handball, medicine ball and basketball. Work at the Senior High features basketball team competitions Mizpvh Rebekahs to Hold Card Party ANTIOCH, Oct.

15. Mrs. Anna Kropp has been named as general chairman In charge of arrangements for a public card party to be held on October 24 by members of the Mlxpah Rebekah Lodge. She is expected to appoint assistants within the next few days. The event will be held In I.

Q. O. F. Hall. BOYS VISIT COLLEGE.

WOODLAND, Oct. 15. Boys of the agriculture classes of Woodland High school are preparing for the dairy cow Judging to be held at the Pacific Slope Dairy Show, November 19, at Oakland. Thlg w(k, a group of the boys, under the leadership of their instructor, Luther E. DuBols, went to the College of Agriculture at Davis, for practice in judging.

Those making. the trip were Forrest DuBols, Raymond Levin, ur-achl Tagl and Arthur "Lopei. Variety of Creatures Enrolled for Pet Show APPROVES 111 Last Obstacle to Expenditure Of $110,000 by Govern-ment Removed by Action C'HICO. Oct. 16.

The last obstacle to the expenditure of by the federal government on the final unit of the 17-mile Deer Creek Meadows Highway In Butte and Tehama Counties, was cleared away when the county Board of Supervisors approved the agreement with the government. The Deer Creek Road will connect Chlco with Mt. Lassen Vol-cania National Park. Co-incident with the work on the fourth unit of the road, It. was learned here that the federal government opened bids In San Francisco on the third unit and that Frank Tuffe San Rafael was low bidder with a bid of $86,000.

This unit is for a distance of about four miles, nnd Butte County will participate In the expense to the extent of $35,000. Butte -County and the Federal governmentt have Jointly built two units of the road already. It was announced that the government would construct the last stretch, of the road at Its own ex-pense as a relief measure to provide work for unemployed men this winter. Mill Will Open Run On Sugar Pine Stand NEVADA CITY, Oct. 15.

A fine stand of sugar pine, only commercial lumber now being cut at a profit, will be harvested by the Tahoe Sugar Pine Company in the (Iranitevllle section this winter. The organization Is now Installing a plant with a capacity of 80,000 feet per day, employing a crew of 35 men. Machinery for the plant is being trucked from Emigrant Gap to the Paddy Hall ranch. Stennett Ranch to Be Made Into Resort GRASS VALLEY, Oct. ,15.

The J. B. Stennett ranch of 29 acres, one of the first ranches planted to Rurtlett pears In the section has been sold to Mr. and Mrs. J.

C. Kendall, of Sacramento, who will develop the tract. The ranch Is Ideally located, being on the recently paved Colfax Highway and opposite Grass Valley's 14-acre Memorial Park. California League Will Meet in Ukiah UKTAH, Oct. 16, More than 75 visitors are expected here Friday evening, October 21 when this city will be host to the north bay branch of the California League of Municipalities.

Mayor George R. Cadan, president of the organization will preside at dinner to be given at the Palace Hotel. The group Is expected fo Join a caravan to Eureka the following morning for the twelfth annual meeting of thd RedwoDd Empire Association. 1 Iraton Woman Heads 4-H Club Council SEBASTOPOL. Oct.

15. Mrs. A. N. Badger of Graton was last night elected president of the Sonoma County Council of 4-H Club leaders.

She succeeds Archie Lock hart E. R. Brunt of Roseland was named vice-president. Applications for charter seals were received from Canfield, Forestvllle and Jonlve clubs and approved by the council. Lodi District Ships 1711 Cars of Tokays LODI, Oct.

15. With the shipment of 05 cars yesterday, total shipments of Tokays from this district reoched 1711 cars. Other shipments were: Zlnfandels, 40, total for season, 1973; and A1I-cantes, 22, total for the season, 297. The total grape shipment for the season Is 4365. MRS.

HOLLAR VISITS. PAN RAFAEL Oct. 15. Mrs. Melville Dollar, widow of the late Capt.

Robert Dollar's oldest son, I visiting st the home of her mother-in-law here. Mrs. Dollar' home la in Vancouver. PACIFIC GROVE, Oct. 15.

Children, dogs, cats, chickens, horn toads and even a turtle will be the center of attraction in Pacific Grove, October 22, when the Children's Pet and Hobby Show, sponsored by the local will held in the auditorium of the Pacific Grove Grammar School. Members of the headed Mrs. F. C. Goodale, president, have been working on plans for the occasion for several weeks, while the children themselves have been grooming their pets all summer.

Through cooperation of Miss Improvements already are under way to Increase water storage facilities of the local district. A crew of men is raising a small parapet at the face of Rodden Lake Dam, which will Increase storage capacity and better equalize the flow, it was pointed out. The work Is expected to require about one month to complete. Because of ample water throughout the season, a bumper rice crop Is being harvested In the Oakdale district. Quality and yield surpass previous years, It was reported.

December 1, By that time Kand-holdt said the company expects to have unloaded 25,000 head of the animals which have over-run Alaska, threatening to create serious feed shortages after originally being introduced as a domesticated animal'for the Eskimos. After the first shipment the company PSpects to unload a similar shipment In 20 days. The company backed by Axel Gotllund and Alfred Reldcn, of Pacific Grove, will operate Its own steamer with Oakland as the financial and trading center of the Industry. Ethel De Witt, librarian of the Pacific Qrove Library, it has been possible to place hobby books at the disposal of the children interested. Books describing in detail every hobby imaginable, have been segregated In one section of the library and have been much In use.

While the exhibits will be the main center of attraction during the afternoon, a program for both adults and children will, bo held in the evening. A one-act play, directed by Mrs. C. W. Easter brook, will be Included In the en tertalnment.

events and celebrations committee. Rldgway has been in touch with outstanding leaders In every community of the nine Redwood Empire counties and hns secured their cooperation and the cooperation of local chambers of commerce, service and other organizations In building up substantial delegations to participate In the convention de liberations. both of Oroville; 'Fair Oaks Fruit Company, Fair OaksiJames Mills Orchards Corporation, Hamilton City; Orland Orange Growers )tJ soclatlon' and Anchorage Farms, both of Orland. Establishment of the exchange will enable an orderly marketing of upper California oranges so that growers may take advantage of the market. It was announced by H.

H-Covington, manager. TO DEDICATE STADIl'M. SAUSALITO, Oct. 16. Tamnl-pals High School's new football stadium was dedicated this afternoon at the game between the local and teams, A presentation speech was rnade by Vernor Anderson, student body president.

Record Attendance Seen For Redwood Unit Meet SAN RAFAEL, Oct. 16. Despite the fact that the twelfth annual convention of the Redwood Empire Association, to be held at Eu reka, October .11 and 22, will be limited to aday and a half of actual business sessions, a heavy attendance is anticipated. This is the statement of Harry Rldgway of San Rafael, vice-president of the Redwood Empire Association and chairman of the Valley Citrus Exchange Organized in Oroville OROViLLEj Oct. 15.

Establishment of the Sacramento Valley Citrus Exchange In Oroville, with teletype machines bringing datjy auction market prices from all auction markets in the United States, was announced here today by T. F. Hornung, president. The exchange Is made tip of six units of the California Fruit Growers Exchange and consists of the Butte County Citrus Association and Feather River Citrus Groves. JtEGISTUATIOST GROWS.

NEVADA CITY, Oct. 15'. More voters registered for the November presiaenuai election ij Blern County this year than any yea since 1804. At that time the rerj isiiuon was 1779. This year 16 signea in roll..