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Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 5

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Oakland Tribunei
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I OAKLAND TRIBUNE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1932 C' 5 Salvation Army Man Buried HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. -Funeral services were held yesterday for Major John E. T. Mil- saps, 83, pioneer in Salvation Army work, who died in a Houston hospital. For a number of years editor of the eastern and western editions of the War Cry, Salvation Army newspaper, published in New York and Sa: Francisco.

Winter just starting -but Moore offers 3 Sizzling OVERCOAT Values! $25 All by Hart Schaffner Marx SCOTCHY TWEED -rough, burly tweeds that can stand being treated rough -loose raglan belted styles -tan, also grey mixtures -fine for showers or shivers RUNAROUND -knitted not woven; that's why it's warm and wrinkleproof -smart herringbone patterns -warmthful and weightless A -belted, also plain models LUCKY STRIKE -not Camel's but They Satisfy -so fleecy warm that there's Not a Cough in a Carload -single, also double breasteds -tan, grey, blue, brown, oxford MOORE 475 Fourteenth St. CITY HALL SQUARE INDICTMENT OF GILSTRAP URGED ON GRAND JURY District Attornev Proceeds Against Oil Man Who Fortified Hills Holdings Indictment of Austin M. Gilstrap. Livermore hills oil prospector. and Harry J.

Jayne, his associate. was sought before the Ala meda County Grand Jury today by District 'Attorney Earl Warren. Gilstrap and Jayne are already of grand theft and violating the corporate securities act. The indictment would bring Gilstrap's case directly into the superior court for trial eliminating a police court hearing. Gilstrap's holdings in the Patterson Pass area of the Livermore Hills, which he had fortified gun pits, barbed wire entanglements and watch towers, were raided October 25 by sheriffs following issuance of a complaint against him.

The complaint WAS signed by W'. A. Riggs, 831 East Fourteenth Street. who invested $50 Oin the Gilstrap oil seeking project. Gilstrap explained the erection of barriers to his lands was prompted by attempts drilling, of rival oil companies to wreck his derrick equipment and paralyze operations at the site.

The deputies seized an arsenal of guns and ammunition during their raid. Complaint against Gilstrap and Jayne involves the sale of drilling rights on the Johnson range in the Livermore Valley, allegedly without a permit from the State Corporation Commissioner, and after the Supreme Court had decided Gilstrap had no lease right to the property. The leased lands were owned by Mrs. Annie T. Johnson of Livermore.

U. C. Graduate Wins Life Saving Trophy BERKELEY, Dec. University of California graduate, is the permanent possessor of the Schelley Challenge cup of the University of California Red Cross Life Savings Corps as a result of his victory in the fifth annual life saving contest of the corps. Noyes won permanent possession of the trophy through A third consecutive victory.

During the contest 203 men students of the university qualified as life savers and won Red Cross emblems and certificates. Drama Guild Will Hold Swim, Dance Sponsored by members of the Y. W. (' A. Drama Guild.

the Y. W. (. A. all -association Christmas swim and dance will be held tomorrow night in the auditorium of the Central Association Building, 1515 Webster Street, Mrs.

Alice Sedgwick, director of the guild, announced today. Miss Catherine Beach is chairman of the dance arrangements committee. She is assisted by Miss ('lara Marchus, Miss Angie De Rosa, Miss Frances Ryan and Miss Alton Donahey. Col. Griffin, of S.

Will Leave Army SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 1. Colo. nel Frank J.

Griffin, Signal Corps. U. S. today had retired from active duty in the army after four months of physical disability incurred in line of duty. During tho World War he had charge of all carrier pigeon activities.

lle also served in the Hawaiian department and was once in charge of the Washington -Alaska Military Cable and Telegraph Company. Te abandoned a. legal practice to enlist in October, 1917. Y. W.

Membership Committee to Meet The membership committee of the Y. W. C. A. will hold its December tea in the lobby of the Central Association Building, 1515 Webster Street, Sunday.

A musical program has been arranged by Mrs. Jennie Reid, chairman. Those who will participate are Orin Padel, tenor; Theodore Bell Smith, whistler: Mrs. Jennie Reid, soprano, and Mrs. Orin Padel, accompanist.

OFFICER KILLS YOUTH EXETER, Cal. Dec. -(UP)- Charles Kemp. 19. farm worker.

was shot and killed here today by Frank Kirkman, special policeman, when he allegedly attempted Club, to flee fro marrest on a drunken- boys' ness sharge. here GOING FLYING There'll be no "back-seat flying" in this family. Mrs. Joan Patrecia Andrews, has persuaded her husband, Jerry Andrews, veteran Oakland airman, to give her flying lessons so she can pilot her own plane. She hopes to win her pilot's license soon.

-TRIBUNE photo. Wife of Oakland Airman Learning to Fly Own Plane A wife's place is by her husband's side. believes Mrs. Joan Patricia Andrews, of 1450 Alice Street. Being the wife of Jerry Andrews.

Oakland flier. Mrs. Andrews belives she should be equally at home in the air as in the kitchen. That's why she visits the Bay Airdrome in Alameda every day. Mrs.

Andrews is learning all about "loops and things" with friend hus. band acting as her flying instructor. She holds A student flier's permit and hopes to win her private pilot's license soon. "Then I'll be able to borrow the family plane some afternoon. Maybe he'll even give me a job flying his plane." she said.

The Andrews were married here last March. Following their wedding they made a flying honeymoon tour of Southern California. Andrews has been flying here since 1927. Three years ago he was the hero of a spectacular landing effected safely in the bay when the engine dropped out of his plane as he was flying to Alameda Airport. Newspapers Classed First As Media for Advertising SAN FRANCISCO, Dec.

1. Newspapers occupy the position of first importance among advertising media, Maurice Hyde, sales manager of Company, An address heO'Connor- CHARTER BALKS GWINN OUSTER SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. conflict between state law and the city charter maV block 1'P- moval of Dr. Joseph Marr Gwinn, now superintendent of schools, even should the grand jury recommend it.

This was seen by observers from 1 brr city attorney's office today A9 the grand jury prepared to meet tonight and make its final report on the probe of school matters. A majority of the jury 1 embers, it has been disclosed, favor adoption of A recommendation that Gwinn he discharged with four of his subordinates- H. M. Monroe, secretary of the board of edu tion: Irving W. Snow, assistant director of personnel; Walter Nolan, deputy superintendent, and John C.

McGilade, deputy superintendent. The legal conflict, which is being studied today in the city attorney's office, lies in the tenure of office. The new city charter sayg the superintendent serves "at the pleasure of the board of education." which means he can be removed at any time. But the state law fixes the term of A county superintendent of schools at four years, which would give Gwinn two more years to serve. OLD FRATERNITY CLUB SALEM.

-The Fraternity believed to he the oldest club in America, was founded in 1869. MONEY -Your Best Friend in Time of Need! You can use our service whenever you need money and thereby save yourself the embarrassment of asking for help from your friends. You may choose a monthly repayment plan to suit your income. PROMPT PHONE CALIFORNIA COURTEOUS WRITE SERVICE OR COME IN BROKERAGE CO. 518 Bank of America Bldg.

1212 Broadway, Oakland Telephone GL encourt 2680 CITY DIVIDED ON ZOO PLAN The proposed sale or leasing of Oakland's municipal zoo has caused letters of approval and disapproval to be sent to the park department. according to Superintendent Lee Kerfoot. who says that opinion seems to be equally divided. One letter, signed by W. P.

Grant declares that Oakland is a growing city and "the sale of a public institution like the 700 is a backward. not a forward step." even though it is admitted that the 200 is not a complete collection. The writer declared that the cost of maintaining the 7.00 "insignificant compared to the advantages." Exactly opposite was a letter signed' by L. H. Rewig, who declares that he owns property near the zoo.

Rewig declared that it is "a detriment to the development of the district." and advised the park department to get rid of "this nuisoon as possible. "Kerfoot said the department will sell or lease the zoo as soon as 1t gets a good offer. One offer has already been received but it is declared to be unsatisfactory since it would only mean a partial sale. Tax Collections in Walnut Creek Gain WALNUT CREEK. Dec.

1. -Tax collections this November are trifle ahead of this time last year and no water services have been discontinued for non- payment of bills, City Treasurer Frank A. Marshall said today: The collections to date total approximately $1200 as compared to $1118 for this time last year. I. MAGNIN CO.

BROADWAY AT 20TH. OAKLAND JEAN Patou's "Invitation" Gift Perfume 400 Starting at An exquisite perfume terpiece created by Jean Patou, the great Parisian designer a fragrance to intrigue the fairest lady on your gift list. in lovely bottles Perfumes Main Floor If You Want a Really Fine Gift Is the Place to Get It! I. MAGNIN CO. 'Broadway at 20th, Oakland Utterly Bewitching! These New Hats to Wear "After Six" 1000 and 1250 To meet that difficult problem of what to wear out in the world after six for dinner, the theater, and dancing, we present the dinner hat a mere nothing of satin and maline or strips deftly bound together with a wisp of or a little veil with an air of mystery all its own.

Open from 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. until Christmas Richmond Lions to Make Hayward Visit Dec.

members of the Richmond Lions Club are planning to attend sion of the Golden Gate Council of Lions Clubs to be held on ary at Hayward, according to John Miller, president of the Richmond club. The council includes dens in San Francisco, Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. I. MAGNIN CO. Grant Avenue at Gear Broadway at 20th.

Oakland "Snag" Them "Pull" Them Crich Them "Tear' Them The New NonRun Hosiery That Everyone's .35 Talking About They can't run no matter what you 'do to them they're the improvement you've been awaiting for years hosiery that is absolutely runproof. It can't run in any direction. You'll like the fabric, too it's so sheer and fine looking. Non-run hosiery is a permanent investment instead of a current expense. Main Floor I fore the San Francisco Advertising Club.

"I place newspapers first in classifying media," he said. "I do not believe the time will ever come when this important community institution will lose its position at the head of productive advertising conveyances. To me it is a mutually beneficial alliance--the retail store and the newspaper--and the results of the combination are more far-reaching just next day returns from advertisements." Hyde also interpreted his views of what retail advertising should he expected to accomplish. do not believe it is the funetion of retail advertising to create he said. "Rather, it should announce merchandise for which A demand is already apparent.

The store best able 1 sense the wants of the public and fill them most satisfactorily will be the most I. MAGNIN CO. Broadway at 20th, Oakland DON'T LET CHRISTMAS SNEAK UP ON YOU! Will your Christmas be peaceful as well as joyous, o1 will it be a mad rush of getting a knick-knack for Uncle Benny and a gadget for Cousin Grace? Just in case you don't know it. there are only twenty more shopping days till Christmas! A FEW TIMELY SUGGESTIONS Imported handkerchiefs from 50c Perfumes from 1.50 Exquisite lingerie from 3.95 Hosiery from 75c Gift bags from 2.95 Flapjack com pacts from 3.95 Fine su'caters. from 3.95 Christmas notes a box 1.00 ROUND TRIP SEATTLE ROUND TRIP PORTLAND ROUND TRIP.

plus STATEROOM ACCOMMODATIONS plus MEALS '1000 TRIP ROUND STATEROOM LOS ANGELES Accommodations plus and 6 00 EACH STATEROOM ACCOMMODATIONS MEALS WAY MEDALS TRIP ROUND Information and Reservations: 4220 13th Street. OAKLAND HI cheate 2000 Pacific 2103 STEAMSHIP University TH ornwall 1042 BERKELEY CO..

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